formulation development and evaluation of rapidly disintegrating antacid tablets

Aluminum hydroxide is an effective oral antacid. It is available in form of dried aluminum hydroxide gel consist largely of hydrated aluminium oxide together with varying quantities of basic aluminium carbonate & bicarbonate. Rapidally disintegrating tablets are those that dissolve or disintegrate quickly in the oral cavity, resulting in solution or suspension. The effectiveness of formulation was tested by Rosette-Rice test.