Application of Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC) in Pharmacy(2)
2.3 Used as thickener and suspending agent The suspending agent is a viscous gel substance with hydrophilicity, which can slow down the sedimentation speed of the particles when used in the suspending agent, and it can be attached to the surface of the particles to prevent the particles from aggregating and shrinking into a ball.