What Is Diluent Example

Common diluents include anhydrous lactose, lactose monohydrate, and sugar alcohols such as sorbitol, xylitol and mannitol. Diluents provide better tablet properties such as improved cohesion or to promote flow.

What is diluent used for?

Diluents are used to increase the size of the dosage form. Diluents are usually added to tablets where the active constituent is in low dose and to improve the powder flow and compaction properties prior to direct compression. Diluents are commonly used in the range between 5% and 80%.

What solution is used for a diluent?

Diluent—Mixture of methanol and acetic acid (200:1) is used as diluent.