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Q: Which of the following is used as a binder?
  • A. Talc
  • B. Starch
  • C. Cellulose
  • D. Kaolin
Correct Answer: Option B - Starch is used as a binder. Cyperus starch was employed as a binder for the formulation of metronidazole tablets. Formulation containing 5%, 7.5% & 10% Cyperus starch were compared with those containing 10% potato starch.
B. Starch is used as a binder. Cyperus starch was employed as a binder for the formulation of metronidazole tablets. Formulation containing 5%, 7.5% & 10% Cyperus starch were compared with those containing 10% potato starch.

Explanations:

Starch is used as a binder. Cyperus starch was employed as a binder for the formulation of metronidazole tablets. Formulation containing 5%, 7.5% & 10% Cyperus starch were compared with those containing 10% potato starch.