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. 2012 Spring;11(2):513–521.

Table 1.

Formulation of the nasal inserts of metoclopramide hydrochloride.

Formulation Code Xanthan: Guar Ratio Xanthan gum (mg) Guar gum (mg)
M1 0:1 ---- 20
M2 1:0 20 ----
M3 1:20 0.95 19.04
M4 1:10 1.81 18.17
M5 1:5 3.33 16.66
M6 1:3 5 15
M7 1:2 6.66 13.33
M8 2:1 13.33 6.66
M9 3:1 15 5
M10 1:1 10 10

Metoclopramide hydrochloride (10 mg) and mannitol (10 mg) were incorporated in each formulation; the total weight of polymer was maintained at 2% w/w of gel solution.