Tag: coating technology

Managing API Degradation in Sugar-Coated Tablets During Stability Studies

June 4, 2025 Admin

Managing API Degradation in Sugar-Coated Tablets During Stability Studies Managing API Degradation in Sugar-Coated Tablets During Stability Studies Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the stability and efficacy of a drug product throughout its shelf life is of paramount importance. Sugar-coated tablets, a popular dosage form due to their aesthetic appeal and ease of ingestion,…

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Troubleshooting Non-Adherence of Coating Layers in Multi-Layer Tablets

June 2, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Non-Adherence of Coating Layers in Multi-Layer Tablets Troubleshooting Non-Adherence of Coating Layers in Multi-Layer Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, multi-layer tablets are gaining prominence due to their ability to deliver multiple drugs or achieve controlled release profiles. However, these complex formulations often face challenges, particularly with the adherence of coating layers. Ensuring that…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Addressing Residual Solvent Build-Up in Sugar-Coating Pans During Validation

May 25, 2025 Admin

Addressing Residual Solvent Build-Up in Sugar-Coating Pans During Validation Addressing Residual Solvent Build-Up in Sugar-Coating Pans During Validation Introduction: The sugar-coating process in pharmaceutical manufacturing plays a crucial role in enhancing the aesthetic appeal, taste masking, and stability of tablets. However, managing residual solvent build-up during this process, particularly in the coating pans, is a…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Managing Cross-Contamination Risks in Coating Machines Used for Extended Release Tablets

May 23, 2025 Admin

Managing Cross-Contamination Risks in Coating Machines Used for Extended Release Tablets Managing Cross-Contamination Risks in Coating Machines Used for Extended Release Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring product safety and efficacy is paramount, and one critical aspect of this is managing cross-contamination risks. This is especially crucial in the production of extended-release tablets, where…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Addressing Problems in Tamper-Evident Sealing for Enteric-Coated Tablets

May 17, 2025 Admin

Addressing Problems in Tamper-Evident Sealing for Enteric-Coated Tablets Addressing Problems in Tamper-Evident Sealing for Enteric-Coated Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the safety and integrity of drug products is paramount. Enteric-coated tablets are designed to withstand the acidic environment of the stomach and dissolve in the more neutral pH of the intestine, providing targeted…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Investigating Solvent Evaporation Effects on Coated Tablets During Storage

May 13, 2025 Admin

Investigating Solvent Evaporation Effects on Coated Tablets During Storage Investigating Solvent Evaporation Effects on Coated Tablets During Storage Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the stability and integrity of coated tablets during storage are paramount to ensuring their efficacy and safety. Solvent evaporation is a critical factor that can affect the coating’s performance, leading to potential…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Ensuring Robustness of Coating Adhesion in Multi-API Tablets Over Time

May 4, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Robustness of Coating Adhesion in Multi-API Tablets Over Time Ensuring Robustness of Coating Adhesion in Multi-API Tablets Over Time Introduction: In the dynamic landscape of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring the robustness of coating adhesion in multi-API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) tablets is crucial. The coating plays a pivotal role in protecting the drug, controlling its release,…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Investigating Non-Uniform Dissolution in Enteric-Coated Tablets During Testing

April 30, 2025 Admin

Investigating Non-Uniform Dissolution in Enteric-Coated Tablets During Testing Investigating Non-Uniform Dissolution in Enteric-Coated Tablets During Testing Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry constantly strives to develop effective drug delivery mechanisms, with enteric-coated tablets serving as a crucial form of solid dosage. These tablets are designed to resist the acidic environment of the stomach, releasing their active ingredients…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Investigating Impact of Oxidative Stress on Coated Tablet Stability

April 25, 2025 Admin

Investigating Impact of Oxidative Stress on Coated Tablet Stability Investigating Impact of Oxidative Stress on Coated Tablet Stability Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the stability of coated tablets is a critical factor in ensuring drug efficacy and safety over their shelf life. Coated tablets are designed to protect the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from environmental…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Challenges in ensuring consistent capsule coating thickness during validation.

April 16, 2025 Admin

Challenges in ensuring consistent capsule coating thickness during validation. Challenges in ensuring consistent capsule coating thickness during validation. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, capsules are a prevalent solid oral dosage form due to their ease of administration and ability to deliver precise dosages. Both hard and soft gelatin capsules can be coated for various reasons…

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

Addressing Color Changes in Film-Coated Tablets During Stability Studies

April 14, 2025 Admin

Addressing Color Changes in Film-Coated Tablets During Stability Studies Addressing Color Changes in Film-Coated Tablets During Stability Studies Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining the integrity and appearance of film-coated tablets throughout their shelf life is crucial. Stability studies play a significant role in ensuring that these products meet quality standards over time. One common…

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Controlling Over-Spray in Sugar-Coated Tablet Processes

March 23, 2025 Admin

Controlling Over-Spray in Sugar-Coated Tablet Processes Controlling Over-Spray in Sugar-Coated Tablet Processes Introduction: Sugar-coating is a traditional method in the pharmaceutical industry, primarily used to enhance the aesthetic appeal and taste of tablets. However, controlling over-spray during the sugar-coating process is critical to ensuring product quality and compliance with regulatory standards. Over-spray can lead to…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets