Polymers obtained from natural origin has great compliance in pharmaceutical industry and most suitable for use in formulations. Sago is a powdery starch made extracted in the spongy centre or pith, of various tropical palm stems, especially Metroxylon sagu. The present study was aimed to characterize the sago powder for various excipient activities. This excipient was proposed to have binder, disintegrating agent, emulsifying agent and thickening agent activity. Based on the results obtained, this excipient if used in formulations can serve as a biocompatible, cost effective polymer and can also act as nutritional supplement.
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