Microcrystalline Cellulose Powder IP / BP

Microcrystalline cellulose (MCC) holds a significant role in the pharmaceutical industry due to its versatile applications and beneficial properties:
1. MCC is extensively used as a binder, providing cohesion to powders and aiding in the formation of tablets.
2. It serves as an effective disintegrant, promoting rapid disintegration of tablets upon ingestion.
3. MCC acts as an excellent filler or diluent, enhancing the uniformity of drug distribution within the tablet. It helps control the tablet's weight and size while ensuring consistent dosage.
4. MCC is utilized in formulations requiring controlled or sustained drug release.
5. It exhibits compatibility with a wide range of pharmaceutical ingredients and excipients, making it suitable for various formulations.
6. Its low moisture content makes it an ideal ingredient for formulations sensitive to moisture.