Formulating oily plant extracts with galenIQ™

Choosing the right filler-binder can enhance the overall taste and mouthfeel of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical products. Medicine that taste good can considerablyincrease the acceptance by certain patient groups like children, the elderly and people with chronic conditions. It is also of importance in the growing field of veterinary medicine. galenIQ™ makes medicine taste better. It is a highly functional filler-binder that stands out for its well-balanced sweetness that reduces the bitter taste of APIs and helps to mask the unpleasant taste of ingredients such as plant extracts. galenIQ™ is the pharmaceutical grade of BENEO’s Isomalt that is derived from beet sugar. Its pleasant mouthfeel is very similar tothat of sucrose and it has no significant off-taste or aftertaste. Besides its good taste, the unique morphology and ease of use of galenIQ™ open the door to the development of innovative pharmaceutical products.

Probiotics are live microorganisms promoted as having health benefits when consumed.  Probiotic supplements are available as tablets, capsules and powders.  galenIQ™ 721 is a highly functional excipient and the perfect carrier for these probiotic preparations.  galenIQ™ – the sweet filler-binder that makes probiotic supplements taste good.

galenIQ™ is a highly functional filler and binder, characterized by its ease of use and applicability to a wide range of solid and liquid dosage forms such as tablets, sachets, lozenges and syrups. It is manufactured under cGMP conditions according to IPEC-PQG requirements for pharmaceutical excipients and complies with the current Ph. Eur., BP, USP-NF and JP monographs for Isomalt. galenIQ™ is known for its outstanding taste properties and makes medicine taste great.

Watch our video about the benefits and application of galenIQ™ in minitablets and oro-dispersible tablets.