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Does Gellan Gum Help With Drug Delivery?

Used as a gel-forming polymer in drug formulations to extend release and improve medication bioavailability.

Weak Evidence

Evidence Summary

Used as a gel-forming polymer in drug formulations to extend release and improve medication bioavailability.

Effective Dose

0.5% w/v in mucosal gels; variable in tablet formulations

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