Pectin from Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Has Potential as a Drug Release Modifier in Matrix Tablets

Table 4

Properties of formulated tablets.

	Tablet weight uniformity (mg)	Tablet hardness (N)	Tablet friability % weight loss	Tablet tensile strength (MPa)	Drug content of formulated matrix tablets (%)
F1	0.966 ± 0.021	78.42 ± 1.486	0.02	1.2668 ± 0.041	98.45
F2	0.966 ± 0.004	74.39 ± 2.333	0.03	1.2043 ± 0.022	98.96
F3	0.966 ± 0.003	78.20 ± 0.118	0.02	1.2513 ± 0.019	97.08
F4	0.965 ± 0.001	76.20 ± 1.123	0.04	1.2218 ± 0.026	98.98
F5	0.966 ± 0.013	77.20 ± 0.045	0.05	1.2336 ± 0.045	101.14
F6	0.965 ± 0.011	78.20 ± 0.067	0.04	1.2835 ± 0.032	99.63