The present study was undertaken to evaluate the mucilage isolated from Remusatia Vivipara tubers, commonly known as lalkand (family - Araceae) as an innovative suspending agent. The purpose of this study is to search for a natural excipient which is cost effective that can be used as an alternative for the formulation of pharmaceutical suspensions. The suspending properties of Remusatia Vivipara were evaluated with Acacia at concentrations of 2 - 6% w/v in cefixime trihydrate suspension. Characterization test was carried out on purified Remusatia Vivipara mucilage. Sedimentation profile, redispersibility, rheology, pH, particle size analysis, degree of flocculation, stability study were employed as an evaluation parameters for formulation. The results suggested that, Remusatia Vivipara mucilage could be used as a suspending agent. They have low rate of sedimentation, high viscosity, and weak acidic pH and are easily redispersible.
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