Abstract:
OBJECTIVE To prepare Ginkgo biloba extract and gross saponin from Tribulus terrastris(GBE-GSTT) sustained release pellets. METHODS Pellets were prepared by granulating extrusion spheronization method, and were further coated with ethyl cellulose. Degree of circularity, bulk density, friability and yield were selected as indicators to optimize the formulation and process by orthogonal test. RESULTS The pellets basically met the requirements of Pharmacopoeia of sustained-release preparations with the release profile of 20% at 1 h, 55% at 4 h and above 80% at 8 h respectively. The in vitro release of pellets fit the first-order kinetic model. CONCLUSION The process is feasible, simple and stable.