Question

the disintegration time prescribed for a sugar coated tablet is ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Sugar-coated tablets comply with 5.3 Disintegration test for tablets and capsules. Operate the apparatus for 60 minutes, unless otherwise specified in the individual monograph, using water, and examine the state of the tablets.

Answer 2

Disintegration time prescribed for a sugar coated tablet 60 minutes.

1. Disintegration is the breakdown of tablet into granules &  the time taken for this is known as disintegration time.

2. It should be understood that the coating process will add some time to the total disintegration of the tablet and may affect the dissolution of the drug.

3. In the individual monograph, operate the device with water for 60 minutes and check the condition of the tablets.

• for uncoated tablets-5-15 min

• for film coated tablets-30min

• for sugar coated tablets-1 hour

• for enteric coated tablets-2 hours