Tag: Drug formulation

Investigating Stability of Coating Polymers Under UV Exposure

April 6, 2025 Admin

Investigating Stability of Coating Polymers Under UV Exposure Investigating Stability of Coating Polymers Under UV Exposure Introduction: The stability of coating polymers under ultraviolet (UV) exposure is a crucial aspect of pharmaceutical development, particularly for solid dosage forms like tablets. Coating polymers serve multiple functions: they protect the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API), control the release…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Resolving Non-Homogeneity in API Distribution in Multi-API Tablets

April 6, 2025 Admin

Resolving Non-Homogeneity in API Distribution in Multi-API Tablets Resolving Non-Homogeneity in API Distribution in Multi-API Tablets Introduction: In the dynamic sphere of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring the consistent distribution of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) within multi-API tablets is crucial. These tablets, designed to deliver multiple therapeutic effects, require precise formulation to ensure that each dose is…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Difficulty in testing capsules with multi-phase drug release profiles.

April 5, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in testing capsules with multi-phase drug release profiles. Difficulty in testing capsules with multi-phase drug release profiles. Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of pharmaceutical development, capsules with multi-phase drug release profiles have emerged as a sophisticated solution to optimize therapeutic outcomes. These formulations are designed to release active ingredients at different intervals, ensuring prolonged…

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

Troubleshooting Heat Sensitivity Problems During Validation of Compression Stages

April 4, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Heat Sensitivity Problems During Validation of Compression Stages Troubleshooting Heat Sensitivity Problems During Validation of Compression Stages Introduction: In the realm of pharmaceutical manufacturing, tablet compression is a critical process that ensures the production of solid dosage forms that are both effective and safe. During this process, heat sensitivity can present significant challenges that…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Poor reproducibility in API release profiles over the product’s shelf life.

April 4, 2025 Admin

Poor reproducibility in API release profiles over the product’s shelf life. Poor reproducibility in API release profiles over the product’s shelf life. Introduction: The reproducibility of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) release profiles is a critical component in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly for solid oral dosage forms such as capsules. Ensuring consistent drug release over a…

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

Lack of validated protocols for testing highly hydrophobic APIs.

April 2, 2025 Admin

Lack of validated protocols for testing highly hydrophobic APIs. Lack of validated protocols for testing highly hydrophobic APIs. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the development and testing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) are crucial for ensuring drug efficacy and safety. However, one significant challenge that researchers and formulators face is dealing with highly hydrophobic APIs,…

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

Difficulty in validating capsule drying processes for dual-layer capsules.

April 2, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in validating capsule drying processes for dual-layer capsules. Difficulty in validating capsule drying processes for dual-layer capsules Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is constantly evolving, with innovations aimed at improving drug delivery systems and enhancing patient compliance. One such innovation is the development of dual-layer capsules. These capsules offer the advantage of delivering multiple drugs…

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

Difficulty in validating capsule drying processes for thermosensitive APIs.

April 1, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in validating capsule drying processes for thermosensitive APIs. Difficulty in validating capsule drying processes for thermosensitive APIs Introduction: In the realm of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring the stability and efficacy of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) is paramount. Thermosensitive APIs, which are prone to degradation at elevated temperatures, pose unique challenges. As capsules, especially hard and…

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

Problems with ensuring consistent capsule appearance during accelerated validation studies.

April 1, 2025 Admin

Problems with ensuring consistent capsule appearance during accelerated validation studies. Problems with ensuring consistent capsule appearance during accelerated validation studies. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the consistent appearance of capsules is crucial for maintaining product quality and consumer trust. During accelerated validation studies, which are designed to predict the long-term stability of a product…

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

Identifying Problems in Potency Testing for Extended Release Tablets

March 31, 2025 Admin

Identifying Problems in Potency Testing for Extended Release Tablets Identifying Problems in Potency Testing for Extended Release Tablets Introduction: Extended release tablets are a cornerstone of modern pharmaceutical therapy, providing patients with the convenience of reduced dosing frequency while maintaining therapeutic efficacy over an extended period. Potency testing of these formulations is critical to ensure…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Managing Powder Bridging in Tablet Press Hoppers

March 26, 2025 Admin

Managing Powder Bridging in Tablet Press Hoppers Managing Powder Bridging in Tablet Press Hoppers Introduction: In the realm of pharmaceutical manufacturing, the production of tablets represents a critical and intricate process. Among the many challenges faced in this domain, powder bridging within tablet press hoppers is a significant concern. This issue can lead to inconsistent…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Inadequate validation of capsule performance under variable storage conditions.

March 22, 2025 Admin

Inadequate validation of capsule performance under variable storage conditions. Inadequate validation of capsule performance under variable storage conditions Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the stability and performance of dosage forms, such as capsules, under varying storage conditions is crucial. Capsules, whether hard or soft gelatin, are popular for their ease of administration and ability…

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