Tag: Capsule moisture content

Drug Stability Issues Due to Interaction with Gelatin Shell Components

May 2, 2025 Admin

Drug Stability Issues Due to Interaction with Gelatin Shell Components Addressing Drug Stability Issues Caused by Interaction with Gelatin Capsule Shell Components Context Drug stability is a critical consideration in the manufacturing of soft gelatin capsules, especially when the capsule shell material itself, gelatin, interacts with the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) within the capsule. These…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin)

Limited Options for Solvents Suitable for Soft Gelatin Capsules

May 1, 2025 Admin

Limited Options for Solvents Suitable for Soft Gelatin Capsules Overcoming the Challenge of Limited Solvent Options for Soft Gelatin Capsules Context In pharmaceutical dosage form manufacturing, one of the challenges faced in the production of soft gelatin capsules is selecting the right solvent for dissolving or suspending the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The solvents used…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin)

Sensitivity of the Drug to Moisture Affecting Capsule Integrity

May 1, 2025 Admin

Sensitivity of the Drug to Moisture Affecting Capsule Integrity How Moisture Sensitivity of Drugs Affects Capsule Integrity and Solutions to Overcome It Context Moisture sensitivity of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) can lead to significant challenges in capsule dosage form manufacturing, especially in soft gelatin capsules. Moisture absorption can compromise the structural integrity of the gelatin…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin)

Incompatibility of Active Ingredients with Gelatin Shell Materials

May 1, 2025 Admin

Incompatibility of Active Ingredients with Gelatin Shell Materials Addressing the Incompatibility Between Active Ingredients and Gelatin Shell Materials in Capsules Context In the pharmaceutical industry, the incompatibility between active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and gelatin shell materials is a significant challenge in capsule formulation. This issue typically arises in the production of soft gelatin capsules, where…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin)

Difficulty in Achieving Uniform Drug Distribution within Capsule Fill Material

May 1, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in Achieving Uniform Drug Distribution within Capsule Fill Material Challenges in Ensuring Uniform Drug Distribution in Capsule Fill Material Context In pharmaceutical dosage form manufacturing, particularly during capsule filling, uniform drug distribution is a critical issue. This problem is encountered during the formulation of both hard and soft gelatin capsules, where ensuring consistent drug…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin)

Difficulty in monitoring capsule moisture content during accelerated stability studies.

April 28, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in monitoring capsule moisture content during accelerated stability studies. Difficulty in monitoring capsule moisture content during accelerated stability studies. Introduction: Monitoring the moisture content in capsules during accelerated stability studies is a critical component in the pharmaceutical industry. These studies are essential for predicting the shelf life and ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms

Problems with maintaining consistent capsule hardness.

April 4, 2025 Admin

Problems with maintaining consistent capsule hardness. Problems with Maintaining Consistent Capsule Hardness Introduction: Capsules, whether hard or soft gelatin, are among the most prevalent forms of solid oral dosage forms in the pharmaceutical industry. Ensuring consistent capsule hardness is crucial as it affects the product’s stability, dissolution rate, and bioavailability. Variability in capsule hardness can…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms

Difficulty in assessing stability of capsules containing hygroscopic excipients.

March 28, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in assessing stability of capsules containing hygroscopic excipients. Difficulty in Assessing Stability of Capsules Containing Hygroscopic Excipients Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the stability of drug formulations is paramount to ensuring efficacy and safety. Capsules, both hard and soft gelatin, are popular solid oral dosage forms due to their convenience and patient compliance. However,…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms

Lack of robust methods for real-time moisture content monitoring in capsules.

March 11, 2025 Admin

Lack of robust methods for real-time moisture content monitoring in capsules. Lack of robust methods for real-time moisture content monitoring in capsules. Introduction: Moisture content within pharmaceutical capsules is a critical quality attribute that can significantly affect the product’s efficacy, stability, and shelf life. Both hard and soft gelatin capsules are particularly susceptible to moisture…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms

Challenges in validating capsule drying processes for multi-dose formulations.

March 5, 2025 Admin

Challenges in validating capsule drying processes for multi-dose formulations. Challenges in validating capsule drying processes for multi-dose formulations. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the validation of capsule drying processes for multi-dose formulations is a critical component in ensuring the quality and efficacy of the final product. As capsules are widely used due to their versatility…

Capsules (Hard & Soft Gelatin), Solid Oral Dosage Forms