APAP Tablet containing an alkali metal carboxymethylated starch and processes for manufacturing same

摘要

APAP tablet containing from about 190 to 1000 milligrams of APAP, from 25 to 100 milligrams of an alkali metal salt of a low substituted carboxymethyl starch such as sodium or potassium, and preferably sodium and, optionally, a non-toxic pharmaceutically acceptable binder in a quantity equal to or less than the amount of APAP in the tablet. Several methods are described for preparing these tablets.