Tag: Capsule shell materials

Challenges in Testing Delayed-Release Capsule Formulations Addressing Challenges in Testing Delayed-Release Capsule Formulations Context Delayed-release capsules are designed to release their active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) after a specific delay to…

Incompatibility of Certain Analytical Methods with Gelatin-Based Materials Addressing the Incompatibility of Certain Analytical Methods with Gelatin-Based Materials Context Gelatin-based materials, such as those used in soft and hard gelatin…

Problems with Standardizing Visual Inspection Protocols for Capsule Defects Addressing Problems with Standardizing Visual Inspection Protocols for Capsule Defects Context Visual inspection is a critical quality control step in pharmaceutical…

Difficulty in Measuring Residual Solvents in Soft Gelatin Capsule Formulations Addressing the Difficulty in Measuring Residual Solvents in Soft Gelatin Capsule Formulations Context Residual solvents in soft gelatin capsules can…

High Variability in Capsule Hardness Testing Results Addressing High Variability in Capsule Hardness Testing Results Context Capsule hardness testing is a key quality control measure in the pharmaceutical industry, used…

Challenges in Testing Capsules with Non-Uniform Particle Size Distribution Addressing the Challenges in Testing Capsules with Non-Uniform Particle Size Distribution Context Non-uniform particle size distribution (PSD) in capsule formulations can…

Lack of Robust Methods for Testing Drug Release Profiles Under Varying Conditions Addressing the Lack of Robust Methods for Testing Drug Release Profiles Under Varying Conditions Context Testing the drug…

Difficulty in Detecting Trace Levels of Impurities in Capsule Formulations Addressing Difficulty in Detecting Trace Levels of Impurities in Capsule Formulations Context The presence of impurities in pharmaceutical formulations, even…

Problems with Testing Capsules Containing Volatile Flavoring Agents Addressing Problems with Testing Capsules Containing Volatile Flavoring Agents Context Capsules containing volatile flavoring agents, such as essential oils or flavor extracts,…

Poor Reproducibility in Accelerated Stability Testing Results Addressing Poor Reproducibility in Accelerated Stability Testing Results Context Accelerated stability testing is a critical process in the pharmaceutical industry used to simulate…

Difficulty in Testing Multiparticulate Capsule Formulations Addressing the Difficulty in Testing Multiparticulate Capsule Formulations Context Multiparticulate formulations, which consist of multiple small particles such as pellets, beads, or granules, are…

Issues with Degradation of Gelatin Shells During Analytical Testing Addressing Issues with Degradation of Gelatin Shells During Analytical Testing Context Gelatin capsules are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry to…