XANTHAN GUM

Xanthan gum is a polysaccharide biopolymer naturally produced by fermentation of the Xanthomonas campestris bacterium.

It's a white to off-white, odorless, water-soluble powder with unique thickening and suspending properties.

Pharmaceutical Applications:

• Thickener & Suspending Agent: Xanthan gum's viscosity-enhancing property makes it valuable in:

  • Suspending oral medications: Ensuring uniform distribution of active ingredients in syrups, suspensions, and elixirs.
  • Thickening topical formulations: Stabilizing creams, lotions, and gels for extended skin contact and controlled drug release.
  • Enhancing ophthalmic solutions: Thickening eye drops for prolonged ocular residence time and improved lubrication.

• Emulsifier & Stabilizer: Its ability to emulsify oils and water prevents ingredient separation in:

  • Emulsions & creams: Maintaining homogeneity and stability of active ingredients and excipients.
  • Controlled-release tablets: Stabilizing biphasic systems for sustained drug delivery.