Research Article

Efficacy for Bone Deterioration in Mice with Osteoporosis and Pharmaceutical Properties of a Novel Compound Calcium Carbonate Granule

Table 1

Excipients used in CCCG manufacturing.

ExcipientsNameProportion (compared to calcium carbonate)

Effervescent agentsCitric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, or their combination1∼2
BindersPVP, HPMC, or combination0.01∼0.4
FillersLactose, sorbitol, mannitol, MCC, icing sugar, or their combination15∼40% total mass
Flavouring agentsAspartame, sucrose, stevioside, sorbitol, or their combination1∼20% total mass