Effervescent Research Paper

What are "Effervescent tablets"?

Definition:

Effervescent or carbon tablets are tablets which are designed to release Carbon dioxide when it breaks in contact with water or another liquid. Tartaric, Malic, Fumaric, Citric and Adipic acids are also utilized, and

Because of the citrus like odor of the Citric acid it's always the most preferable agent in effervescent, while Malic acid is expensive and it gives smoother taste. Fumaric, Tartaric and Adipic acids are low water-soluble agents, so they are consumed in small amounts.

This kind of tablets is used to deliver drugs or to encapsulate cleaning products, such as enzymatic cleaners which are designed for wetsuits.

These tablets are prepared by compression of component ingredients

*Provide boost of energy.

*More portability and stability.

*Carbon dioxide which is produced from the effervescent reaction increases the penetration of the active component into paracellar space.

# Disadvantages:- *They need larger tablets, more complicated formation process, and special materials for packaging. Methods of preparation of effervescent tablets:- Effervescent tablets formulation require special conditions and methods as there are two ingredients can not be mixed which are salt sodium bicarbonate and organic acid which produce carbon dioxide.

Humidity should be low (max of 25% or less), and temperature must be cold (about 25 °C or 77 °F) to prevent the granules or tablets to be attached to the machine because of the effect of the moisture from the air.

The reaction must be in closed system to ensure the highest level of quality and safety as the closed systems prevent the entrance of the moisture.

Effervescent tablets are obtained by compressing the active components with mixture of sodium bicarbonate and organic acids such as citric and tartaric acid.

The technology of making effervescent tablets is generally based on chemical reactions and it has two