title: [Development of effervescent tablet of Chinese traditional medicine and its technology study].
abstract: Effervescent tablets which contain an effervescent mixture of a suitable organic acid and an alkali metal bicarbonate and/or carbonate can give out carbon dioxide when they meet water. The effervescent tablets for oral solution can be dissolved in cool water about 17-20 degrees C, therefore it is convenient to carry and use. It also has a good taste for patient with deodorizing agent added. The foam produced by external effervescent tablets is usually helpful in killing the local bacteria. The review displayed the main supplementary material, preparative technique and the study development of effervescent tablets of Chinese traditional medicine. Effervescent tablets that have been used to clinic were enumerated.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Beijing 100700, China.
authors.forename: Xiu-feng
authors.initials: XF
authors.lastname: Tian
authors.forename: Bao-ling
authors.initials: BL
authors.lastname: Bian
mesh_terms: D019343:Citric Acid; D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010946:Plants, Medicinal; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate; D013607:Tablets; D013678:Technology, Pharmaceutical
chemical_list: D004365:Drugs, Chinese Herbal; D013607:Tablets; D019343:Citric Acid; D011092:Polyethylene Glycols; D017693:Sodium Bicarbonate