Tag: Excipients

Investigating Causes of Non-Uniform Dissolution Profiles in Enteric Tablets

March 21, 2025 Admin

Investigating Causes of Non-Uniform Dissolution Profiles in Enteric Tablets Investigating Causes of Non-Uniform Dissolution Profiles in Enteric Tablets Introduction: Enteric tablets are specially designed to withstand the acidic environment of the stomach and dissolve in the more neutral pH of the intestines. This targeted dissolution is critical for drugs that are sensitive to stomach acid…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Managing Hardness Variability in High-Speed Compression Tablets

March 20, 2025 Admin

Managing Hardness Variability in High-Speed Compression Tablets Managing Hardness Variability in High-Speed Compression Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, tablets are a widely used solid dosage form, offering convenience in administration and precise dosing. However, ensuring the consistency of tablet hardness, especially during high-speed compression, is a critical quality attribute that directly impacts the dissolution…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Identifying Causes of Tablet Swelling During Disintegration Testing

March 17, 2025 Admin

Identifying Causes of Tablet Swelling During Disintegration Testing Identifying Causes of Tablet Swelling During Disintegration Testing Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the quality and efficacy of solid dosage forms, such as tablets, is paramount. A critical aspect of this quality control is disintegration testing, a process that evaluates how quickly a tablet breaks down…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Difficulty in maintaining uniform mixing of powder blends.

March 16, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in maintaining uniform mixing of powder blends. Difficulty in maintaining uniform mixing of powder blends. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, achieving uniform mixing of powder blends is paramount for the production of effective and safe solid oral dosage forms, such as capsules and tablets. Uniformity in powder blends ensures consistent drug delivery, efficacy, and…

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

Preventing Non-Homogeneity in Blends for Controlled Release Tablets

March 5, 2025 Admin

Preventing Non-Homogeneity in Blends for Controlled Release Tablets Preventing Non-Homogeneity in Blends for Controlled Release Tablets Introduction: Controlled release tablets are at the forefront of modern pharmaceutical development due to their ability to deliver therapeutic agents at a regulated pace, enhancing patient compliance and therapeutic efficacy. However, achieving uniform distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs)…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

What are the advantages of using pre-formulated direct compression excipients?

August 22, 2023August 5, 2023 Admin

Advantages of Using Pre-formulated Direct Compression Excipients Pre-formulated direct compression excipients are ready-to-use blends of various excipients specifically designed for direct compression tablet manufacturing. These pre-formulated excipients offer several advantages over traditional individual excipients. Here are the key advantages of using pre-formulated direct compression excipients: 1. Simplified Formulation Development Pre-formulated excipients streamline the tablet formulation…

Tablets

How are multi-layer tablets manufactured?

August 22, 2023August 5, 2023 Admin

Manufacturing Process of Multi-Layer Tablets Multi-layer tablets are pharmaceutical tablets that consist of two or more distinct layers of different drug formulations. These layers may release the active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) at different rates or provide other specific functionalities, such as immediate release followed by sustained release. The manufacturing process of multi-layer tablets involves careful…

Tablets

What are the different tablet scoring techniques?

August 22, 2023August 5, 2023 Admin

Different Tablet Scoring Techniques Tablet scoring is a process used to create a groove or shallow indentation on a tablet’s surface. The scoring facilitates breaking the tablet into smaller parts, allowing patients to adjust the dose as needed. Tablet scoring is particularly useful for patients who have difficulty swallowing or need a lower dosage strength…

Tablets

How are sustained-release tablets formulated?

August 21, 2023August 5, 2023 Admin

Formulation of Sustained-Release Tablets Sustained-release tablets, also known as extended-release tablets or controlled-release tablets, are designed to release the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) over an extended period, maintaining a steady and controlled drug release profile. The formulation of sustained-release tablets requires careful selection of excipients and incorporation of drug release mechanisms to achieve the desired…

Tablets

What is the purpose of using glidants in tablet manufacturing?

August 20, 2023August 5, 2023 Admin

Purpose of Using Glidants in Tablet Manufacturing Glidants, also known as lubricating glidants or flow aids, are additives used in tablet manufacturing to improve the flow properties of the tablet blend. They serve the crucial purpose of enhancing the flowability of powders or granules, making the tablet manufacturing process more efficient and consistent. Glidants play…

Tablets

Explain the importance of using appropriate lubricants in tablet compression.

August 19, 2023August 5, 2023 Admin

Importance of Using Appropriate Lubricants in Tablet Compression Lubricants play a crucial role in tablet compression, as they help facilitate the tablet manufacturing process and ensure the production of high-quality tablets. Lubricants are added to tablet formulations to reduce friction between the tablet granules and the surfaces of the tablet punches and dies during compression….

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How do you troubleshoot tablet sticking during compression?

August 18, 2023August 5, 2023 Admin

Troubleshooting Tablet Sticking During Compression Tablet sticking during compression can be a common problem in tablet manufacturing. It occurs when the tablet blend adheres to the punch faces, leading to difficulties in ejecting the tablets from the dies and affecting tablet quality. Troubleshooting tablet sticking involves identifying the root cause and implementing corrective actions. Here…

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