Fabrication and Characterization of Acyclovir Matrix Tablets Using Azadirachta indica Fruit Mucilage for Tackling Viral Infections

The authors were targeted to make extended discharge Acyclovir (ACR) tablets with a combination of natural and artificial polymers. ACR matrix tablets were made with the combination of Azadirachta indica fruit mucilage (AIFM) and Ethylcellulose. The blend was tested for compatibility, flow possessions, official and non-official tests including ACR discharge. The ACR matrix tablets possess good ACR with possible pre and post formulation parameters. The study explored no chemical interactions between ACR with polymers used. This was also noted that AIFM can be a good polymer in grouping with other synthetic polymers for controlling the drug release.