Tag: formulation optimization

Troubleshooting Over-Lubrication in Powder Blends During Compression Validation

June 1, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Over-Lubrication in Powder Blends During Compression Validation Troubleshooting Over-Lubrication in Powder Blends During Compression Validation Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the production of tablets is a complex process that demands precision and careful attention to detail. One critical aspect of tablet manufacturing is the lubrication of powder blends, which facilitates the tablet compression process….

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Troubleshooting Failures in Layer Adhesion During Bilayer Tablet Equipment Validation

May 6, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Failures in Layer Adhesion During Bilayer Tablet Equipment Validation Troubleshooting Failures in Layer Adhesion During Bilayer Tablet Equipment Validation Introduction: Bilayer tablets have emerged as a significant advancement in pharmaceutical dosage forms, offering the potential for controlled release, improved patient compliance, and enhanced therapeutic efficacy. However, their manufacturing presents unique challenges, particularly concerning layer…

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Troubleshooting API Loss in Extended Release Tablets Stored at High Humidity

May 6, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting API Loss in Extended Release Tablets Stored at High Humidity Troubleshooting API Loss in Extended Release Tablets Stored at High Humidity Introduction: Extended release tablets are a cornerstone of modern pharmaceutical formulations, offering controlled release of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) over time to improve patient compliance and therapeutic efficacy. However, when these tablets are…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Managing Layer Separation in Sugar-Coated Tablets Under Accelerated Conditions

April 27, 2025 Admin

Managing Layer Separation in Sugar-Coated Tablets Under Accelerated Conditions Managing Layer Separation in Sugar-Coated Tablets Under Accelerated Conditions Introduction: Sugar-coated tablets have long been a staple in pharmaceutical formulations, offering benefits such as masking unpleasant tastes, improving tablet appearance, and protecting active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from environmental factors. However, they also present unique challenges, particularly…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Problems with maintaining uniform mixing of lipid-based formulations.

April 21, 2025 Admin

Problems with maintaining uniform mixing of lipid-based formulations. Problems with maintaining uniform mixing of lipid-based formulations Introduction: Lipid-based formulations have garnered significant attention in the pharmaceutical industry due to their ability to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. These formulations utilize lipids as carriers, which can improve drug absorption and provide a…

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

Ensuring API Stability in Freeze-Thaw Cycles for Temperature-Sensitive Tablets

April 19, 2025 Admin

Ensuring API Stability in Freeze-Thaw Cycles for Temperature-Sensitive Tablets Ensuring API Stability in Freeze-Thaw Cycles for Temperature-Sensitive Tablets Introduction: Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) are the heart of any medication, providing the therapeutic effect intended for the patient. In the realm of solid dosage forms, particularly tablets, preserving the stability of APIs is crucial. Temperature-sensitive tablets,…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Problems with testing capsules containing high API load.

April 13, 2025 Admin

Problems with testing capsules containing high API load. Problems with testing capsules containing high API load. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, capsules are a popular solid oral dosage form due to their versatility and ease of administration. As the demand for high-dose medications increases, the challenge of creating capsules with a high Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient…

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

Addressing Impact of Oxidative Stress on Sugar-Coated Tablets

April 11, 2025 Admin

Addressing Impact of Oxidative Stress on Sugar-Coated Tablets Addressing Impact of Oxidative Stress on Sugar-Coated Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the stability of drug formulations is paramount to ensuring efficacy and safety. Among the various solid dosage forms, sugar-coated tablets offer unique benefits such as taste masking and protection of active ingredients. However, these…

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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

Investigating Root Causes of Hardness Variability in Coated Tablets

March 31, 2025 Admin

Investigating Root Causes of Hardness Variability in Coated Tablets Investigating Root Causes of Hardness Variability in Coated Tablets Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is committed to ensuring the quality, efficacy, and safety of its products. Among the various dosage forms, coated tablets are one of the most commonly used due to their convenience, stability, and ease…

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Addressing Layer Separation in Multi-Layer Tablets During Compression

March 22, 2025 Admin

Addressing Layer Separation in Multi-Layer Tablets During Compression Addressing Layer Separation in Multi-Layer Tablets During Compression Introduction: Multi-layer tablets have become an integral part of modern pharmaceutical dosage forms, offering the ability to combine multiple active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and release profiles in a single unit. This design provides enhanced patient compliance and optimized therapeutic…

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Investigating Failures in Dissolution Testing for Sustained Release Tablets

March 22, 2025 Admin

Investigating Failures in Dissolution Testing for Sustained Release Tablets Investigating Failures in Dissolution Testing for Sustained Release Tablets Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is a cornerstone of modern medicine, with sustained release tablets playing a crucial role in controlled drug delivery systems. These formulations are designed to release the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) at a predetermined…

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