Tag: Drying Technology

Difficulty in ensuring consistent capsule drying times.

April 15, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in ensuring consistent capsule drying times. Difficulty in Ensuring Consistent Capsule Drying Times Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry heavily relies on solid oral dosage forms like capsules due to their convenience, stability, and patient compliance. However, achieving consistent drying times for capsules, particularly hard and soft gelatin types, is critical yet challenging. The drying process…

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

Problems with validating capsule drying equipment for uniform performance.

April 12, 2025 Admin

Problems with validating capsule drying equipment for uniform performance. Problems with validating capsule drying equipment for uniform performance. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the quality and uniformity of solid oral dosage forms like capsules is critical. Capsule drying is a key step in the production process, impacting the final product’s quality, stability, and efficacy….

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

Problems with validating capsule drying processes for low-humidity environments.

April 11, 2025 Admin

Problems with validating capsule drying processes for low-humidity environments. Problems with validating capsule drying processes for low-humidity environments. Introduction: In the realm of pharmaceutical manufacturing, capsules serve as one of the most popular solid oral dosage forms due to their versatility and patient compliance. However, the process of drying capsules, particularly in low-humidity environments, presents…

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

Poor reproducibility in monitoring gelatin drying profiles.

April 6, 2025 Admin

Poor reproducibility in monitoring gelatin drying profiles. Poor reproducibility in monitoring gelatin drying profiles. Introduction: Gelatin capsules, both hard and soft, serve as a crucial delivery system for pharmaceuticals, offering benefits such as ease of administration and enhanced bioavailability. However, the manufacturing process of these capsules, particularly the drying phase, presents significant challenges. Poor reproducibility…

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

Preventing Over-Drying of Granules During Fluid Bed Processing

April 1, 2025 Admin

Preventing Over-Drying of Granules During Fluid Bed Processing Preventing Over-Drying of Granules During Fluid Bed Processing Introduction: Fluid bed processing is a cornerstone of pharmaceutical manufacturing, especially in the production of solid dosage forms such as tablets. The process involves suspending particles in a flowing gas stream, typically air, which facilitates the drying of granules…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Challenges in validating capsule drying processes for multi-dose formulations.

March 5, 2025 Admin

Challenges in validating capsule drying processes for multi-dose formulations. Challenges in validating capsule drying processes for multi-dose formulations. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the validation of capsule drying processes for multi-dose formulations is a critical component in ensuring the quality and efficacy of the final product. As capsules are widely used due to their versatility…

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

Troubleshooting Heat Sensitivity Issues During Fluid Bed Drying

March 5, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Heat Sensitivity Issues During Fluid Bed Drying Troubleshooting Heat Sensitivity Issues During Fluid Bed Drying Introduction: Fluid bed drying is a widely used method in pharmaceutical manufacturing for drying granules and powders before tablet compression. This process ensures uniform drying and improved product quality. However, the challenge of heat sensitivity in certain pharmaceutical compounds…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Problems with validating capsule drying equipment for gelatin-free capsules.

March 4, 2025 Admin

Problems with validating capsule drying equipment for gelatin-free capsules. Problems with Validating Capsule Drying Equipment for Gelatin-Free Capsules Introduction: In the ever-evolving world of pharmaceuticals, the demand for gelatin-free capsules has increased significantly. These alternatives, often made from materials like hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), offer benefits such as vegetarian suitability and improved stability. However, with innovation…

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