Tag: Capsule Quality Control

Inadequate systems for monitoring capsule fill weight variations during long-term storage.

March 16, 2025 Admin

Inadequate systems for monitoring capsule fill weight variations during long-term storage. Inadequate Systems for Monitoring Capsule Fill Weight Variations During Long-Term Storage Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the quality and consistency of solid oral dosage forms, particularly capsules, is crucial. Capsules, whether hard or soft gelatin, are popular due to their ease of administration…

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

Poor reproducibility in microbial stability results for capsules stored in high-humidity environments.

March 15, 2025 Admin

Poor reproducibility in microbial stability results for capsules stored in high-humidity environments. Poor Reproducibility in Microbial Stability Results for Capsules Stored in High-Humidity Environments Introduction: Microbial stability is a critical aspect of pharmaceutical product development, particularly for solid oral dosage forms like capsules. Ensuring the reliability and consistency of microbial stability results is essential to…

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

Poor standardization of capsule defect classification criteria.

March 13, 2025 Admin

Poor standardization of capsule defect classification criteria. Poor standardization of capsule defect classification criteria. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, capsules serve as a popular solid oral dosage form due to their ease of administration and ability to encapsulate a wide range of active pharmaceutical ingredients. However, the lack of standardized criteria for classifying capsule defects…

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

Poor reproducibility in validation data for semi-automated encapsulation systems.

March 13, 2025 Admin

Poor reproducibility in validation data for semi-automated encapsulation systems. Poor reproducibility in validation data for semi-automated encapsulation systems. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the precision and consistency of encapsulation systems, particularly semi-automated ones, are paramount. Encapsulation plays a vital role in drug delivery, ensuring each dose contains the correct amount of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API)….

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

Problems with achieving uniform capsule appearance in transparent packs.

March 9, 2025 Admin

Problems with achieving uniform capsule appearance in transparent packs. Problems with achieving uniform capsule appearance in transparent packs. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry continually strives for excellence in manufacturing practices, with capsule appearance being a critical quality attribute. Uniformity in capsule appearance is not only essential for aesthetic appeal but also for ensuring consumer confidence in…

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

Difficulty in detecting shell cracks during high-speed manufacturing.

March 9, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in detecting shell cracks during high-speed manufacturing. Difficulty in detecting shell cracks during high-speed manufacturing. Introduction: Capsules, both hard and soft gelatin, are among the most popular solid oral dosage forms in the pharmaceutical industry. Their wide acceptance is due to their versatility in delivering a variety of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). However, the…

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

Difficulty in validating capsule sealing for capsules with multi-layer fills.

March 8, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in validating capsule sealing for capsules with multi-layer fills. Difficulty in validating capsule sealing for capsules with multi-layer fills Introduction: Capsules have long been a preferred dosage form in the pharmaceutical industry due to their versatility and convenience. The advent of multi-layer fills in capsules has paved the way for innovative drug delivery systems….

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

Difficulty in testing gelatin-free capsules for uniformity.

March 7, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in testing gelatin-free capsules for uniformity. Difficulty in Testing Gelatin-Free Capsules for Uniformity Introduction: In the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical formulations, gelatin-free capsules have emerged as a significant advancement, especially for those seeking vegetarian or vegan alternatives. These capsules not only cater to dietary preferences but also overcome some of the limitations associated with…

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

Difficulty in testing the stability of liquid-filled capsules.

March 6, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in testing the stability of liquid-filled capsules. Difficulty in testing the stability of liquid-filled capsules. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the stability of liquid-filled capsules plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficacy, safety, and quality of medications. These capsules, whether hard or soft gelatin, serve as a popular dosage form for delivering both…

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

Inadequate systems for detecting capsule discoloration under light exposure.

March 4, 2025 Admin

Inadequate systems for detecting capsule discoloration under light exposure. Inadequate systems for detecting capsule discoloration under light exposure. Introduction: Capsules, both hard and soft gelatin, are one of the most popular solid oral dosage forms in the pharmaceutical industry. However, they are not immune to challenges that can affect their quality and efficacy. One such…

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

Poor reproducibility in monitoring capsule sealing strength.

March 2, 2025 Admin

Poor reproducibility in monitoring capsule sealing strength. Poor reproducibility in monitoring capsule sealing strength. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the integrity of capsule sealing is crucial to ensure product efficacy, patient safety, and compliance with regulatory standards. Capsules, both hard and soft gelatin, are a preferred dosage form due to their ease of administration and…

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

High rejection rates due to uneven capsule drying.

March 2, 2025 Admin

High rejection rates due to uneven capsule drying. High Rejection Rates Due to Uneven Capsule Drying Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry constantly strives to enhance the quality and efficiency of its manufacturing processes. Among the myriad of challenges faced, the production of capsules, both hard and soft gelatin, stands out due to its complexity. One significant…

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