Tag: Coating Techniques

Troubleshooting Uneven Coating Distribution in Film-Coated Tablets

March 28, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Uneven Coating Distribution in Film-Coated Tablets Troubleshooting Uneven Coating Distribution in Film-Coated Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the film coating of tablets is a critical process that enhances the tablet’s aesthetic appeal, provides protection against environmental factors, and can help in controlling the release of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). However, achieving a…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Troubleshooting Residual Solvent Levels in Coated Tablets

March 25, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Residual Solvent Levels in Coated Tablets Troubleshooting Residual Solvent Levels in Coated Tablets Introduction: Residual solvents in coated tablets are a significant concern in pharmaceutical manufacturing due to their potential impact on product safety, efficacy, and compliance with regulatory standards. These solvents, often used in the tablet coating process, must be carefully controlled to…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Identifying Root Causes of Non-Uniform Coating Thickness in Tablets

March 25, 2025 Admin

Identifying Root Causes of Non-Uniform Coating Thickness in Tablets Identifying Root Causes of Non-Uniform Coating Thickness in Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the coating of tablets is a critical process that ensures not only the aesthetic appeal and patient compliance but also the protection of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) from environmental factors. Non-uniform…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Root Cause Analysis for Failures in Coating Layer Adhesion Tests

March 21, 2025 Admin

Root Cause Analysis for Failures in Coating Layer Adhesion Tests Root Cause Analysis for Failures in Coating Layer Adhesion Tests Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry continually strives to optimize the quality and efficiency of its products. Among the various solid dosage forms, tablets are particularly popular due to their stability, ease of administration, and manufacturing efficiency….

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Addressing Poor Adhesion in Enteric Coating Processes

March 18, 2025 Admin

Addressing Poor Adhesion in Enteric Coating Processes Addressing Poor Adhesion in Enteric Coating Processes Introduction: Enteric coating is a crucial process in the pharmaceutical industry, designed to ensure that tablets withstand the acidic environment of the stomach and release their active ingredients in the more neutral pH of the intestine. However, poor adhesion during the…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Ensuring Uniform Coating Thickness in Irregularly Shaped Tablets

March 18, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Uniform Coating Thickness in Irregularly Shaped Tablets Ensuring Uniform Coating Thickness in Irregularly Shaped Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, tablet coatings serve multiple purposes, including protection from environmental conditions, masking taste, and controlling drug release. Achieving a uniform coating thickness is crucial, especially for irregularly shaped tablets, which present unique challenges. Uniform coatings…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Troubleshooting Non-Homogeneous Color Distribution in Sugar-Coated Tablets

March 17, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Non-Homogeneous Color Distribution in Sugar-Coated Tablets Troubleshooting Non-Homogeneous Color Distribution in Sugar-Coated Tablets Introduction: Sugar-coated tablets are a popular solid dosage form in the pharmaceutical industry, offering advantages such as ease of swallowing, masking of unpleasant tastes, and aesthetic appeal. However, achieving a consistent and uniform color distribution during the sugar-coating process can be…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Ensuring Even Coating Thickness in Irregularly Shaped Tablets

March 16, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Even Coating Thickness in Irregularly Shaped Tablets Ensuring Even Coating Thickness in Irregularly Shaped Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, tablets are a widely used solid dosage form due to their convenience, stability, and ease of mass production. Coating these tablets serves multiple purposes, including masking unpleasant tastes, enhancing swallowability, and protecting the active…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Troubleshooting Over-Spray in Sugar-Coating Machines

March 15, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Over-Spray in Sugar-Coating Machines Troubleshooting Over-Spray in Sugar-Coating Machines Introduction: Sugar-coating is a traditional and widely used technique in the pharmaceutical industry to enhance the appearance, taste, and stability of tablets. However, one of the common challenges faced during the sugar-coating process is over-spray, which can lead to product imperfections and inefficiencies. This blog…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Addressing Residual Solvent Levels in Coated Tablets During In-Process Control

March 12, 2025 Admin

Addressing Residual Solvent Levels in Coated Tablets During In-Process Control Addressing Residual Solvent Levels in Coated Tablets During In-Process Control Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is governed by stringent regulations to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of products. One critical aspect of manufacturing coated tablets is managing residual solvent levels during in-process control. Residual solvents…

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Managing Failures in Adhesion Testing During Enteric-Coating Validation

March 6, 2025 Admin

Managing Failures in Adhesion Testing During Enteric-Coating Validation Managing Failures in Adhesion Testing During Enteric-Coating Validation Introduction: Enteric coating is a critical process in the pharmaceutical industry, designed to protect active ingredients from the acidic environment of the stomach and release them in the more neutral pH of the intestine. This process not only ensures…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Troubleshooting Adhesion Problems in Enteric-Coating Materials

March 4, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Adhesion Problems in Enteric-Coating Materials Troubleshooting Adhesion Problems in Enteric-Coating Materials Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the development of solid dosage forms such as tablets is a critical process, where enteric coating plays a vital role. Enteric coatings are designed to withstand the acidic environment of the stomach while dissolving in the more neutral…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets