چکیده (انگلیسی):

The aim of this study was to investigate the possibility of using dates syrup as a tablet
binder. Dates syrup (40%, 50%, 60% w/w dates syrup:water) was utilized for the granulation of
sodium bicarbonate and calcium carbonate as examples for water-soluble and water-insoluble
materials; correspondingly. Those two materials represent examples of bulky drugs as well. Starch
paste (10% w/w starch in water) and sucrose syrup (50% w/w sucrose in water), the well-known
tablet binders, were used in the granulation of the same materials for the sake of comparison.
The granulations were evaluated with regard to particle size and particle size distribution, granule
strength, bulk density, flowability, moisture content and compression behavior. In addition, tablets
prepared and evaluated from these granules. Taste and flavor of the prepared tablet have been
tested by seven healthy volunteers. Within the scope of this work, dates syrup showed excellent
properties as a tablet binder in comparison to starch paste or sucrose syrup for the granulation
of both water-soluble and water-insoluble materials. Also, better flavoring and masking taste have
been noticed from an evaluation by human volunteers demonstrating the usefulness of the date
syrup as sweetener and flavoring the tablets in addition to its use as binder.