Tag: pharmaceutical best practices

Managing Surface Roughness in Sugar-Coated Tablets After Stability Storage

March 20, 2025 Admin

Managing Surface Roughness in Sugar-Coated Tablets After Stability Storage Managing Surface Roughness in Sugar-Coated Tablets After Stability Storage Introduction: Sugar-coated tablets remain a popular choice in the pharmaceutical industry due to their aesthetic appeal and ability to mask unpleasant tastes. However, maintaining their quality over time, especially during stability storage, presents challenges such as surface…

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Preventing Cracking in Coated Tablets Due to Temperature Fluctuations

March 20, 2025 Admin

Preventing Cracking in Coated Tablets Due to Temperature Fluctuations Preventing Cracking in Coated Tablets Due to Temperature Fluctuations Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the integrity of coated tablets is crucial for ensuring their efficacy and stability. Coated tablets are designed to provide a protective layer that can enhance the product’s shelf life, mask unpleasant tastes,…

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Addressing Non-Compliance in Stability Studies for Film-Coated Tablets

March 20, 2025 Admin

Addressing Non-Compliance in Stability Studies for Film-Coated Tablets Addressing Non-Compliance in Stability Studies for Film-Coated Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, stability studies play a crucial role in ensuring the efficacy, safety, and quality of drug products. For film-coated tablets, stability studies are essential to evaluate how the product maintains its intended physical, chemical, microbiological,…

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Difficulty in validating capsule filling equipment for lipid-based suspensions.

March 20, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in validating capsule filling equipment for lipid-based suspensions. Difficulty in validating capsule filling equipment for lipid-based suspensions. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the encapsulation of lipid-based suspensions presents unique challenges that require meticulous validation of capsule filling equipment. Lipid-based formulations are gaining popularity due to their ability to enhance the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble…

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

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…

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Addressing Over-Sensitivity to Humidity in Hygroscopic Tablets

March 19, 2025 Admin

Addressing Over-Sensitivity to Humidity in Hygroscopic Tablets Addressing Over-Sensitivity to Humidity in Hygroscopic Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the stability of solid dosage forms like tablets is paramount to ensuring efficacy and safety. Hygroscopic tablets, which readily absorb moisture from their environment, present unique challenges in terms of formulation, manufacturing, and storage. Over-sensitivity to…

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Troubleshooting Failures in Coating Integrity Testing for Enteric Tablets

March 19, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Failures in Coating Integrity Testing for Enteric Tablets Troubleshooting Failures in Coating Integrity Testing for Enteric Tablets Introduction: Enteric tablets are designed to withstand the acidic environment of the stomach, dissolving only in the more neutral pH of the intestine. This protective mechanism is achieved through a specialized coating that ensures the active ingredients…

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Managing Failures in Cleaning Validation for Fluid Bed Granulation Equipment

March 19, 2025 Admin

Managing Failures in Cleaning Validation for Fluid Bed Granulation Equipment Managing Failures in Cleaning Validation for Fluid Bed Granulation Equipment Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is heavily regulated to ensure that products are safe, effective, and of high quality. One critical aspect of pharmaceutical manufacturing is cleaning validation, particularly for complex equipment such as fluid bed…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Ensuring Adequacy of Humidity Control Systems for Sugar-Coated Tablet Areas

March 18, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Adequacy of Humidity Control Systems for Sugar-Coated Tablet Areas Ensuring Adequacy of Humidity Control Systems for Sugar-Coated Tablet Areas Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining precise environmental conditions is crucial for the manufacturing of high-quality products. Specifically, the production of sugar-coated tablets requires stringent humidity control to ensure the integrity and efficacy of the…

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Troubleshooting Layer Delamination in Sugar-Coated Tablets During Validation

March 18, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Layer Delamination in Sugar-Coated Tablets During Validation Troubleshooting Layer Delamination in Sugar-Coated Tablets During Validation Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, sugar-coated tablets are a popular dosage form due to their aesthetic appeal and taste-masking properties. However, during the critical phase of validation, one of the most common issues encountered is layer delamination. This problem…

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Inadequate methods for validating air flow patterns in manufacturing areas.

March 18, 2025 Admin

Inadequate methods for validating air flow patterns in manufacturing areas. Inadequate Methods for Validating Air Flow Patterns in Manufacturing Areas Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the proper validation of air flow patterns in manufacturing areas is crucial. These environments, often referred to as cleanrooms, are critical for maintaining product integrity and safety. Air flow…

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

Avoiding Over-Sensitivity to Moisture in Hygroscopic Tablets

March 18, 2025 Admin

Avoiding Over-Sensitivity to Moisture in Hygroscopic Tablets Avoiding Over-Sensitivity to Moisture in Hygroscopic Tablets Introduction: In the world of pharmaceuticals, the stability and efficacy of tablets are of utmost importance. Hygroscopic tablets, which have a tendency to absorb moisture from the environment, pose unique challenges in maintaining their integrity and functionality. Moisture sensitivity can lead…

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