Herbal-Based Fennel-Flavored Effervescent Tablets: A Novel Approach to Natural GI Health

Author(s): Dr. Majid S. Khan*¹, Devendra Bagul², Sakshi Bachhav³, Nishigandha Bagul⁴, Sumit Birari⁵, Siddharth Batole⁶, Dr. Avish Maru⁷

Email(s): ¹mskhanpharmacy@gmail.com

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Loknete Dr. J. D. Pawar College of Pharmacy, Manur, Kalwan, Nashik, Maharashtra

Published In: Volume - 4, Issue - 6, Year - 2025

DOI: https://doi.org/10.71431/IJRPAS.2025.4609

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ABSTRACT:
Effervescent tablets containing ajwain and fennel have potential as a novel drug delivery system, offering convenience, efficacy, and palatability. These herbal ingredients possess digestive and carminative properties, making them suitable for treating hyperacidity. Hyperacidity, characterized by excessive stomach acid production (pH 1.5-3.5), can cause burning sensations and lead to conditions like GERD, peptic ulcers, and duodenal ulcers. Antacid formulations, such as those containing magnesium or aluminum hydroxides, can help control acidity. The optimized formulation consisted of Anhydrous citric acid, tartaric acid, Bicarbonate of soda, Washing soda, talc, and other ingredients, which demonstrated a good effervescent reaction and minimized issues with capping and sticking.

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Dr. Majid S. Khan, Devendra Bagul, Sakshi Bachhav, Nishigandha Bagul, Sumit Birari, Siddharth Batole, Dr. Avish Maru. Herbal-Based Fennel-Flavored Effervescent Tablets: A Novel Approach to Natural GI Health. IJRPAS, June 2025; 4 (6): 86-95.DOI: https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.71431/IJRPAS.2025.4609

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