Tag: Capsule Production

High variability in capsule weight due to poor powder flow properties.

April 25, 2025 Admin

High variability in capsule weight due to poor powder flow properties. High variability in capsule weight due to poor powder flow properties. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry consistently strives to achieve high standards of quality and efficacy in its products. Solid oral dosage forms, such as capsules, play a critical role in this landscape. However, one…

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

Challenges in validating nitrogen purity levels for capsule drying processes.

April 25, 2025 Admin

Challenges in validating nitrogen purity levels for capsule drying processes. Challenges in Validating Nitrogen Purity Levels for Capsule Drying Processes Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining the quality and integrity of solid oral dosage forms, such as capsules, is paramount. The drying process of capsules, whether hard or soft gelatin, is a critical step that…

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

Difficulty in validating air exchange rates in encapsulation areas.

April 24, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in validating air exchange rates in encapsulation areas. Difficulty in validating air exchange rates in encapsulation areas. Introduction: In pharmaceutical manufacturing, particularly in the production of solid oral dosage forms like capsules, maintaining optimal air quality is crucial. The encapsulation area, where hard and soft gelatin capsules are manufactured, demands stringent environmental controls to…

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

Difficulty in validating capsule sealing for high-viscosity formulations.

April 23, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in validating capsule sealing for high-viscosity formulations. Difficulty in Validating Capsule Sealing for High-Viscosity Formulations Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the development and manufacturing of solid oral dosage forms, specifically capsules, play a crucial role in delivering medications effectively to patients. Capsules, particularly those filled with high-viscosity formulations, present unique challenges in sealing validation….

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

Inadequate systems for monitoring cross-linking in gelatin shells.

April 23, 2025 Admin

Inadequate systems for monitoring cross-linking in gelatin shells. Inadequate Systems for Monitoring Cross-Linking in Gelatin Shells Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, gelatin capsules are a popular choice for encapsulating a wide range of medications due to their ease of use, consumer preference, and bioavailability. However, one of the critical quality concerns associated with gelatin capsules,…

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

Challenges in validating capsule inspection machines for transparent capsules.

April 23, 2025 Admin

Challenges in validating capsule inspection machines for transparent capsules. Challenges in Validating Capsule Inspection Machines for Transparent Capsules Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, solid oral dosage forms like capsules are crucial due to their ease of use and precise dosing capabilities. Among these, transparent capsules have gained popularity because they allow consumers and healthcare professionals…

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

Inadequate systems for monitoring capsule printing accuracy.

April 23, 2025 Admin

Inadequate systems for monitoring capsule printing accuracy. Inadequate Systems for Monitoring Capsule Printing Accuracy Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the accuracy of capsule printing is crucial for maintaining drug safety, efficacy, and compliance with regulatory standards. Capsule printing serves as a vital method for product identification, distinguishing between different medications, and providing necessary information…

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

Problems with ensuring consistent cleaning of capsule printing heads.

April 23, 2025 Admin

Problems with ensuring consistent cleaning of capsule printing heads. Problems with Ensuring Consistent Cleaning of Capsule Printing Heads Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, capsule printing is a critical process that involves imprinting information, such as dosage details or branding, onto the surface of capsules. Maintaining the cleanliness of capsule printing heads is crucial to ensure…

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

Poor validation of capsule sealing temperature profiles.

April 23, 2025 Admin

Poor validation of capsule sealing temperature profiles. Poor validation of capsule sealing temperature profiles. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry relies heavily on the precision and quality of its manufacturing processes. One critical aspect of ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of solid oral dosage forms, such as capsules, is the validation of capsule sealing temperature profiles. Proper…

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

Poor validation of temperature sensors in capsule drying ovens.

April 22, 2025 Admin

Poor validation of temperature sensors in capsule drying ovens. Poor validation of temperature sensors in capsule drying ovens. Introduction: Temperature control is a critical aspect of pharmaceutical manufacturing, especially in the drying of capsules. Accurate temperature monitoring ensures the quality and efficacy of both hard and soft gelatin capsules. However, poor validation of temperature sensors…

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

Difficulty in detecting residual APIs on capsule filling equipment.

April 22, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in detecting residual APIs on capsule filling equipment. Difficulty in Detecting Residual APIs on Capsule Filling Equipment Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is committed to ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety. One critical aspect of this is the effective cleaning of capsule filling equipment to prevent cross-contamination and ensure product purity. Residual Active…

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

Difficulty in preventing contamination of capsule packs during sealing.

April 22, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in preventing contamination of capsule packs during sealing. Difficulty in preventing contamination of capsule packs during sealing. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the integrity and safety of products is paramount. Capsules, both hard and soft gelatin, are a popular solid oral dosage form due to their ease of administration and ability to mask…

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