Tag: pharmaceutical engineering

Preventing Over-Drying of Granules During Fluid Bed Processing

April 1, 2025 Admin

Preventing Over-Drying of Granules During Fluid Bed Processing Preventing Over-Drying of Granules During Fluid Bed Processing Introduction: Fluid bed processing is a cornerstone of pharmaceutical manufacturing, especially in the production of solid dosage forms such as tablets. The process involves suspending particles in a flowing gas stream, typically air, which facilitates the drying of granules…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Inadequate validation of high-shear mixers for powder blending.

March 31, 2025 Admin

Inadequate validation of high-shear mixers for powder blending. Inadequate validation of high-shear mixers for powder blending. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry relies heavily on high-shear mixers for the effective blending of powders, a critical step in the production of solid oral dosage forms such as capsules and tablets. High-shear mixers are valued for their ability to…

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

Managing Over-Compression in Tablets Prone to Brittleness

March 30, 2025 Admin

Managing Over-Compression in Tablets Prone to Brittleness Managing Over-Compression in Tablets Prone to Brittleness Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, tablet formulation and manufacturing are critical processes that ensure medication efficacy and patient safety. Among the numerous challenges faced in tablet production, managing over-compression in tablets prone to brittleness stands out. Over-compression can lead to brittle…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Addressing Over-Drying in Sugar-Coated Tablets During Curing

March 27, 2025 Admin

Addressing Over-Drying in Sugar-Coated Tablets During Curing Addressing Over-Drying in Sugar-Coated Tablets During Curing Introduction: Sugar-coating is an essential phase in the production of tablets, offering not only aesthetic appeal but also protection from environmental factors. However, one of the prevalent challenges during the sugar-coating process is over-drying, which can compromise the integrity and effectiveness…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Managing Powder Bridging in Tablet Press Hoppers

March 26, 2025 Admin

Managing Powder Bridging in Tablet Press Hoppers Managing Powder Bridging in Tablet Press Hoppers Introduction: In the realm of pharmaceutical manufacturing, the production of tablets represents a critical and intricate process. Among the many challenges faced in this domain, powder bridging within tablet press hoppers is a significant concern. This issue can lead to inconsistent…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Managing Powder Segregation in High-Speed Blending Equipment

March 25, 2025 Admin

Managing Powder Segregation in High-Speed Blending Equipment Managing Powder Segregation in High-Speed Blending Equipment Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, achieving uniformity in solid dosage forms is crucial for ensuring efficacy and patient safety. High-speed blending equipment is commonly used in the production of tablets to mix powdered ingredients. However, one of the significant challenges in…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Difficulty in maintaining consistent capsule integrity during high-speed packing.

March 25, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in maintaining consistent capsule integrity during high-speed packing. Difficulty in maintaining consistent capsule integrity during high-speed packing. Introduction: In the fast-paced world of pharmaceutical manufacturing, maintaining consistent capsule integrity during high-speed packing can pose significant challenges. Capsules, whether hard or soft gelatin, are popular solid oral dosage forms due to their ease of administration…

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

Ensuring Tearability of Strip Packaging for Pediatric Use Tablets

March 22, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Tearability of Strip Packaging for Pediatric Use Tablets Ensuring Tearability of Strip Packaging for Pediatric Use Tablets Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry constantly strives to make medications more accessible and safer, particularly for vulnerable populations like children. Strip packaging, a widely used method for solid dosage forms like tablets, offers several benefits, including protection from…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

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…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Managing Layer Overlap in Multi-Layer Tablets During Compression

March 22, 2025 Admin

Managing Layer Overlap in Multi-Layer Tablets During Compression Managing Layer Overlap in Multi-Layer Tablets During Compression Introduction: Multi-layer tablets are an advanced pharmaceutical dosage form that allows for the combination of different active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) or release profiles in a single unit. This technology creates opportunities for innovative drug delivery solutions, improving patient compliance…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Addressing Failures in Temperature Uniformity for Steam Quality Testing

March 22, 2025 Admin

Addressing Failures in Temperature Uniformity for Steam Quality Testing Addressing Failures in Temperature Uniformity for Steam Quality Testing Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the sterility of products is paramount, and autoclaves play a critical role in this process. Steam quality testing, particularly temperature uniformity, is a vital component in validating the efficacy of the…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Controlling Agglomeration in Powder Blending for High-Speed Compression

March 21, 2025 Admin

Controlling Agglomeration in Powder Blending for High-Speed Compression Controlling Agglomeration in Powder Blending for High-Speed Compression Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the process of powder blending is a critical step in the production of solid dosage forms, particularly tablets. High-speed compression demands a high level of powder homogeneity to ensure tablet consistency and efficacy. However,…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets