DEVELOPMENT AND OPTIMIZATION OF BI LAYERED FLOATING TABLET OF SUCRALFATE AND METOPROLOL SUCCINATE.

Objective:To optimize and develop Bi layered floating tablet (SFMS) containing ulcer protective Sucralfate as immediate release layer and anti hypertensiveMetoprolol Succinate as sustained release layer. Method: 15 formulations of Sucralfate and 10 formulations of Metoprolol Succinate is taken. By changing the concentration of Superdisintigrant, Surfectants, Alkalizing agents & Binding agents of Sucralfate and changing concentrations of Alkalizing agents and Polymers of Metoprolol Succinate the OSFMS (Optimized Sucralfate and Metoprolol Succinate Formulation) is generated.. Result: Within 5 minutes in acidic medium , 7% Superdisintigant (Crosspovidone), 7% Surfectant (Polysorbate-80), 15% Alkalizing agents(Sodium bicarbonate), 5% HPC (Binding agent) averagely produce 68.56%drug release. Within 20 hours in acidic medium , 30% Alkalizing agents(Sodium bicarbonate) , 50% Soluablepolymer (HPMC K) ,40% Polymer (Udragid RSPO, 35% HPC Polymer(NaCMC), 30% Polymer (Sodiumalginate) ,25% Polymer (HPC) , 20% Polymer, Udragid RS), 5% HPC Polymer (PVPK) produce averagely100.06% drug release. Conclusion:The optimized formulation 400 mg tablet weight of OSFMS (Optimized Sucralfate and Metoprolol Succinate Formulation) produce better result and identified as better formulation for further studies.