Simulated Gastric Fluid

Imitation of gastrointestinal  conditions is necessary for  dissolution and pharmacokinetic studies of drug formulations.  Dissolution is a routine part of Quality Control testing for most medications and dissolution methods, including required medium, are specified by Pharmacopeia monographs. The use of appropriate dissolution media during drug development stage also helps answer questions on bioavailability of the pharmaceuticals. Simulated gastric and intestinal  fluids are also used to study the safety profile of products that  carry risks of unintended use like accidental ingestion.