Tag: pharmaceutical development

Addressing Cracking in Film Coatings of Extended Release Tablets Under Stress

May 30, 2025 Admin

Addressing Cracking in Film Coatings of Extended Release Tablets Under Stress Addressing Cracking in Film Coatings of Extended Release Tablets Under Stress Introduction: Film coatings are a critical component in the development of extended-release tablets, playing an essential role in the control of drug release rates, protection of the drug from environmental factors, and improving…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Evaluating Effect of Packaging Interactions on Stability of Sustained Release Tablets

May 30, 2025 Admin

Evaluating Effect of Packaging Interactions on Stability of Sustained Release Tablets Evaluating Effect of Packaging Interactions on Stability of Sustained Release Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the stability of sustained release tablets is paramount to maintaining efficacy and safety. These tablets are designed to release active ingredients over an extended period, offering advantages…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Resolving Brittleness in Immediate Release Tablets During Long-Term Storage

May 26, 2025 Admin

Resolving Brittleness in Immediate Release Tablets During Long-Term Storage Resolving Brittleness in Immediate Release Tablets During Long-Term Storage Introduction: Immediate release tablets are a cornerstone of pharmaceutical dosage forms, designed to disintegrate promptly after administration to ensure rapid drug release. However, maintaining their integrity during long-term storage poses significant challenges. One of the most critical…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Ensuring Robustness in Disintegration Time During Validation Testing

May 24, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Robustness in Disintegration Time During Validation Testing Ensuring Robustness in Disintegration Time During Validation Testing Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the disintegration time of tablets is a critical quality attribute that directly impacts drug release and bioavailability. Ensuring robustness in disintegration time during validation testing is essential to maintain consistency in therapeutic efficacy and…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Evaluating Long-Term Stability of Coating Polymers in Enteric Tablets

May 22, 2025 Admin

Evaluating Long-Term Stability of Coating Polymers in Enteric Tablets Evaluating Long-Term Stability of Coating Polymers in Enteric Tablets Introduction: In the ever-evolving pharmaceutical landscape, ensuring the efficacy and safety of drug delivery systems is paramount. Enteric tablets, designed to withstand the acidic environment of the stomach and release active ingredients in the intestine, rely heavily…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Addressing Problems in Tamper-Evident Sealing for Enteric-Coated Tablets

May 17, 2025 Admin

Addressing Problems in Tamper-Evident Sealing for Enteric-Coated Tablets Addressing Problems in Tamper-Evident Sealing for Enteric-Coated Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the safety and integrity of drug products is paramount. Enteric-coated tablets are designed to withstand the acidic environment of the stomach and dissolve in the more neutral pH of the intestine, providing targeted…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Challenges in predicting the impact of packaging material permeability on capsule stability.

April 28, 2025 Admin

Challenges in predicting the impact of packaging material permeability on capsule stability. Challenges in predicting the impact of packaging material permeability on capsule stability. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the stability of capsules—whether hard or soft gelatin—is a critical component of the drug development process. Packaging plays a pivotal role in preserving the integrity…

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

High variability in capsule weight due to poor powder flow properties.

April 25, 2025 Admin

High variability in capsule weight due to poor powder flow properties. High variability in capsule weight due to poor powder flow properties. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry consistently strives to achieve high standards of quality and efficacy in its products. Solid oral dosage forms, such as capsules, play a critical role in this landscape. However, one…

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

Poor correlation between in vitro dissolution and stability data.

April 24, 2025 Admin

Poor correlation between in vitro dissolution and stability data. Poor correlation between in vitro dissolution and stability data. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the correlation between in vitro dissolution and stability data is pivotal for ensuring the efficacy and safety of solid oral dosage forms, particularly capsules. Dissolution testing is a key quality control measure…

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

Difficulty in assessing the stability of capsules containing low-dose APIs.

April 21, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in assessing the stability of capsules containing low-dose APIs. Difficulty in assessing the stability of capsules containing low-dose APIs. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the stability of drug products is paramount, particularly when dealing with capsules containing low-dose Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Stability refers to the ability of a drug product to maintain…

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

Ensuring Adequacy of Binder Distribution in Sustained Release Tablet Validation

April 19, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Adequacy of Binder Distribution in Sustained Release Tablet Validation Ensuring Adequacy of Binder Distribution in Sustained Release Tablet Validation Introduction: In the complex world of pharmaceutical manufacturing, sustained release tablets represent a crucial advancement in medication delivery systems. These tablets offer numerous benefits, including improved patient compliance and enhanced bioavailability. However, the validation of…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Challenges in assessing stability of capsules with non-aqueous fills.

April 18, 2025 Admin

Challenges in assessing stability of capsules with non-aqueous fills. Challenges in assessing stability of capsules with non-aqueous fills. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the stability of drug products is crucial for maintaining efficacy and safety. Capsules, both hard and soft gelatin, are popular solid oral dosage forms. However, when these capsules are filled with…

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