Pharmaciana: Jurnal Kefarmasian
Vol. 16 No. 2 (2026): Pharmaciana

Formulation and in vivo evaluation of fast disintegrating tablets containing avocado seed extract as an antidiabetic agent in male rats

Ali Nofriyaldi (Universitas Perjuangan Tasikmalaya)
Sri Rohmawati (Universitas Perjuangan Tasikmalaya)
Alma Asyyaidah (Universitas Perjuangan Tasikmalaya)
Ratna (Universitas Perjuangan Tasikmalaya)
Silmi Sabila (Universitas Perjuangan Tasikmalaya)
Hana Lutpia (Universitas Perjuangan Tasikmalaya)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2026

Abstract

Avocado seeds, often considered agricultural waste, contain bioactive compounds, such as flavonoids and alkaloids, with promising antidiabetic properties. This study aimed to develop fast disintegrating tablet (FDT) formulations utilizing avocado seed extract with varying concentrations of the superdisintegrant croscarmellose sodium (2%, 4%, 6%, and 8%). The tablets were evaluated for their physical characteristics, including hardness, friability, disintegration time, and uniformity of weight, to ensure compliance with pharmacopeial standards. All formulations demonstrated acceptable physical properties, indicating that the incorporation of avocado seed extract did not compromise tablet quality. In vivo testing was conducted in diabetic mice to assess the antidiabetic activity of each formulation. The results revealed that all FDTs were effective in reducing blood glucose levels, with the formulation containing 8% croscarmellose sodium showing the most significant hypoglycemic effect. This enhanced activity is attributed to the rapid disintegration and improved bioavailability of the active compounds, which allows a faster onset of action. The findings suggest that avocado seed extract can be successfully formulated into fast-disintegrating tablets, providing a novel and efficient delivery system for antidiabetic therapy. Moreover, the utilization of avocado seed waste highlights the potential of natural resources in pharmaceutical innovation, offering both therapeutic benefits and sustainable value.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

PHARMACIANA

Publisher

Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology

Description

Pharmaciana is a scientific journal published by the University of Ahmad Dahlan worked closely with Ikatan Apoteker Indonesia (IAI). Pharmaciana published three times a year, namely March, July and November. with ISSN 2088-4559 and e-ISSN 2477-0256. The article published in the Journal Pharmaciana ...