POLYOX™ Water-Soluble Resins for Pharmaceutical Applications


POLYOX™ Water-Soluble Resins (NF grades) are non-ionic poly (ethylene oxide) polymers. They are hydrophilic polymers available in a wide range of molecular weights and are supplied as white, free flowing powders. POLYOX™ offers a history of successful use in extended release applications, including osmotic pump technologies.
Other applications include hydrophilic matrices, gastro-retentive dosage forms, tamper-resistant technologies and other drug delivery systems such as transdermal and muco-adhesive technologies.
Product Literature
Product Application Data General Information Product Brochure Published Posters Published White Papers / ArticlesProduct Application Data

Application of Opadry® II on metformin HCl ER matrices containing POLYOX™
View and Download Send by EmailBehavior of tablets containing POLYOX during coating, independent of a drug and other excipients
Evaluation of Various Materials for Cleaning of Processing Area and Equipment after using POLYOX™
View and Download Send by EmailFormulation of POLYOX™ ER Matrices for a Highly Soluble Active
View and Download Send by EmailPOLYOX polymers can be used as an alternative to HPMC in ER matrix tablets
Physico-mechanical Characterization of POLYOX™ for Tablet Manufacture
View and Download Send by EmailThe Influence of In Vitro Dissolution Method on the Release of a Highly Water Soluble Drug from Polyethylene Oxide and Hypromellose Hydrophilic Extended Release Matrices
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Techincal Bulletin: POLYOX™ Formulation
View and Download Send by EmailIntroduction to formulation of Osmotic Push-Pull Technology using POLYOX
Technical Bulletin: POLYOX™ Manufacturing
View and Download Send by EmailIntroduction to manufacturing and processing of Osmotic Pump technology using POLYOX
Product Brochure

Opadry® CA - Product Information Brochure
View and Download Send by EmailIntroduction to Opadry CA, fully formulated osmotic, one step semipermeable membrane coating system.
Published Posters

AAPS 2010 - Influence of Hydro-Alcoholic Media on Drug Release from Polyethylene Oxide ER Matrix Tablets
View and Download Send by EmailUsing model APIs robust POLYOX ER matrix tablets were produced - practically water insoluble
drug gliclazide and freely water soluble metformin HCl
AAPS 2011 - Effect of Film Coating on the Stability of ER Metformin Hydrochloride POLYOX™ Matrices
View and Download Send by EmailApplication of PVA-based Opadry II results in enhanced tablet stability and prevented loss of mechanical strength during accelerated storage conditions
AAPS 2011 - Effect of Formulation and Granulation Processing Parameters on Performance of Push-Pull Osmotic Pump Tablets of a Practically Water Insoluble Model Drug
View and Download Send by EmailAAPS 2011 - Effect of Semipermeable Coating Composition and Opadry Top-Coating Systems on Performance of Push-Pull Osmotic Pump Tablets of a Practically Water Insoluble Model Drug
View and Download Send by EmailInvestigate the effect of the SPM coating, comprising cellulose acetate with different grades of polyethylene glycol(PEG)
AAPS 2011 - Influence of Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose on Drug Release from Polyethylene Oxide and Hypromellose ER Matrices
View and Download Send by EmailInfluence of ionic polymer NaCMC, on the release of model drug from ER formulations containing non-ionic polymers, PEO or HPMC, as matrix formers.
AAPS 2013 - Immediate Release Film Coating of an Acetaminophen Extended Release Matrix Tablet Containing a High Concentration of Polyethylene Oxide Water Soluble Resin
View and Download Send by EmailInvestigation of film coating with Opadry II on hydrophilic matrix tablets
AAPS 2013 - Investigation of Direct Compression Processing of Push Layer System for Osmotic Pump Tablets
View and Download Send by EmailDirect Compression Processing of Push Layer System for Osmotic Pump Tablets
AAPS 2013 - Study of Dose-Weight Proportionality in Osmotic Push-Pull Technology
View and Download Send by EmailThe purpose of this work was to formulate dose-weight proportional formulation of model drug (theophylline) at 10, 15 and 20 mg doses using standard round concave (SRC) tooling of proportional dimensions to achieve similar drug
release profiles. Surface area, volume and shape of the osmotic tablets were analyzed to further explore mechanism
of drug release.
AAPS 2015 - Eliminating Burst Release of Highly Soluble Drug from Hydrophilic Matrix Tablets Using Venlafaxine as a Model Drug
View and Download Send by EmailCombination of ionic low viscosity polymer with high viscosity Hypromellose reduced drug release within first 2 hours of dissolution.
APS 2010 - Influence of Polymer Concentration on Release of Poorly Soluble Drugs from Polyethylene Oxide ER Matrices
View and Download Send by EmailReproducible zero and first order drug release profiles; solubility of the API and PEO concentration had an effect on drug release
CRS 2011 - Development of Push-Pull Osmotic Pump Tablets for a Slightly Water Soluble Drug
View and Download Send by EmailIrrespective of the multiple steps involved in manufacture, equivalent performance to commercial tablets with respect to physical properties, drug release and push-pull pattern was seen
CRS 2011 - Effect of Different Processing Conditions on the Performance of Push-Pull Osmotic Pump Tablets of a Slightly Water Soluble Drug
View and Download Send by EmailEffects of tablet mechanical strength, drying method of granules and methods of tablet manufacture (manual vs. rotary tablet press) on performance of PPOP tablets
CRS 2011 - The Influence of Sodium Carboxymethyl Cellulose on Drug Release from Polyethylene Oxide ER Matrices
View and Download Send by EmailPotential synergistic interaction can be used to design new oral ER pharmaceutical dosage forms with more
prolonged release, using lower polymer amounts
CRS 2012 - Effect of Granulation Processing Parameters on Performance of Push-Pull Osmotic Pump Tablets of a Practically Water Insoluble Model Drug
View and Download Send by EmailFundamental understanding of the relationship between process variables and PPOP performance.
CRS 2012 - Influence of Cellulose Acetate Weight Gain and Solvent Ratio on Performance of Push-Pull Osmotic Pump Tablets
View and Download Send by EmailEffect of Opadry CA coating on the properties of push-pull osmotic pump (PPOP) tablets
CRS 2012 - Influence of Level and Location of NaCl on Performance of Push-Pull Osmotic Pump Tablets of a Practically Water Insoluble Model Drug
View and Download Send by EmailRobustness of osmotic technology for zero order drug release and approaches to modulate drug release using the osmogen concentration and location
CRS 2012 - Investigation of Cellulose Acetate Polymer Viscosity and Coating Solution Concentration on Performance of Push-Pull Osmotic Pump (PPOP) Tablets
View and Download Send by EmailCritical material attributes and process parameters for consideration in development of osmotic pumps coated with Opaddry CA
CRS 2013 - Effect of Polyethylene Oxide Molecular Weight and Osmogen Content on Performance of Push-Pull Osmotic Pump Tablets
View and Download Send by EmailDOE determines osmogen level and interaction with POLYOX MW impacts drug release from PPOP
CRS 2014 - The Influence of Manufacturing Method on Physical Properties and Drug Release from Push-Pull Osmotic Pump (PPOP) Products
View and Download Send by EmailEvaluation of manufacturing methods and the impact on physical and chemical properties of granules, tablets and resulting drug release.
Effect of Filler Type on the Stability of Polyethylene Oxide in a Hydrophilic Matrix Tablet
View and Download Send by EmailThe effect of various fillers on the oxidative stability of POLYOX in a matrix tablet
Published White Papers / Articles

Influence of Hydro-Alcoholic Media on Drug Release from Polyethylene Oxide ER Matrix Tablets
View and Download Send by EmailPharmaceutical Technology Europe - July 2011
POLYOX™ water-soluble resins provide a number of benefits including:
- Wide range of molecular weights for formulation flexibility
- Versatile application in direct compression and granulation
- Rapid hydration and swelling for use in osmotic pump technologies
- Fast hydration and gel formation for use in hydrophilic matrices
- Extreme hardness and virtually crush-proof for tamper-resistant technologies
Colorcon, through the Controlled Release Alliance, has exclusive, global sales and distribution rights for POLYOX™ products from IFF for use in controlled release applications.
POLYOX™ is a trademark of International Flavors and Fragrances Inc. or its affiliates.
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