Tag: moisture content

Validating Real-Time Moisture Monitoring Systems for Wet Granulation

May 14, 2025 Admin

Validating Real-Time Moisture Monitoring Systems for Wet Granulation Validating Real-Time Moisture Monitoring Systems for Wet Granulation Introduction: Wet granulation is a crucial process in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly for the production of tablets. It involves the agglomeration of powder particles using a liquid binder, resulting in enhanced flowability and compressibility. A critical parameter in this…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Addressing Over-Drying Issues in Granulation During Validation Runs

April 24, 2025 Admin

Addressing Over-Drying Issues in Granulation During Validation Runs Addressing Over-Drying Issues in Granulation During Validation Runs Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, granulation is a critical step in the production of solid dosage forms such as tablets. It involves the agglomeration of powder particles to form granules, which enhance the flowability and compressibility of the powder,…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Problems with detecting changes in gelatin plasticizer levels during stability testing.

April 16, 2025 Admin

Problems with detecting changes in gelatin plasticizer levels during stability testing. Problems with Detecting Changes in Gelatin Plasticizer Levels During Stability Testing Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, solid oral dosage forms, particularly gelatin capsules, are prevalent due to their ease of use and patient compliance. However, maintaining the stability of these dosage forms is critical…

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

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

High rejection rates due to shell deformation during drying.

April 12, 2025 Admin

High rejection rates due to shell deformation during drying. High rejection rates due to shell deformation during drying. Introduction: Within the realm of pharmaceutical manufacturing, solid oral dosage forms such as capsules remain a staple due to their convenience and efficacy in drug delivery. However, one of the recurring challenges in the production of both…

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

Poor reproducibility in capsule drying validation for high-oil formulations.

April 12, 2025 Admin

Poor reproducibility in capsule drying validation for high-oil formulations. Poor reproducibility in capsule drying validation for high-oil formulations. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the quality and consistency of solid oral dosage forms, such as capsules, is paramount. Among the various challenges faced during capsule production, drying validation in high-oil formulations stands out due to…

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

Problems with ensuring consistent gelatin plasticizer levels over storage periods.

April 10, 2025 Admin

Problems with ensuring consistent gelatin plasticizer levels over storage periods. Problems with ensuring consistent gelatin plasticizer levels over storage periods. Introduction: Gelatin capsules, both hard and soft, are a cornerstone of pharmaceutical dosage forms due to their ease of ingestion and ability to encapsulate a wide variety of substances. A critical component in the manufacturing…

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

Troubleshooting Failures in Stability Testing for Film-Coated Tablets

March 30, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Failures in Stability Testing for Film-Coated Tablets Troubleshooting Failures in Stability Testing for Film-Coated Tablets Introduction: Stability testing is a critical component in the lifecycle of any pharmaceutical product, especially for film-coated tablets. These tests ensure that the product maintains its intended efficacy, safety, and quality throughout its shelf life. Stability testing evaluates how…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Real-Time Monitoring of Granulation Moisture Levels During Wet Granulation

March 23, 2025 Admin

Real-Time Monitoring of Granulation Moisture Levels During Wet Granulation Real-Time Monitoring of Granulation Moisture Levels During Wet Granulation Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the manufacturing of solid dosage forms such as tablets often involves the process of wet granulation. This critical process ensures the homogeneity and compressibility of the drug mixture. One of the most…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Problems with monitoring moisture migration within capsule shells.

March 15, 2025 Admin

Problems with monitoring moisture migration within capsule shells. Problems with Monitoring Moisture Migration Within Capsule Shells Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the integrity and stability of solid oral dosage forms is paramount. Capsules, whether hard or soft gelatin, are widely used due to their ease of administration and ability to encapsulate a variety of…

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

Resolving Failures in Moisture Content Tests for Sugar-Coated Tablets

March 14, 2025 Admin

Resolving Failures in Moisture Content Tests for Sugar-Coated Tablets Resolving Failures in Moisture Content Tests for Sugar-Coated Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, sugar-coated tablets are a popular dosage form due to their aesthetic appeal and ability to mask unpleasant tastes. However, maintaining the correct moisture content in these tablets is crucial, as it affects…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Managing Failures in Moisture Content Tests for Coated Tablets

March 13, 2025 Admin

Managing Failures in Moisture Content Tests for Coated Tablets Managing Failures in Moisture Content Tests for Coated Tablets Introduction: Moisture content tests are an essential part of ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of coated tablets in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Accurate moisture levels are crucial as they impact the physical and chemical stability of the tablet,…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets