Tag: pharmaceutical engineering

Root Cause Analysis for Failures in Coating Layer Adhesion Tests

March 21, 2025 Admin

Root Cause Analysis for Failures in Coating Layer Adhesion Tests Root Cause Analysis for Failures in Coating Layer Adhesion Tests Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry continually strives to optimize the quality and efficiency of its products. Among the various solid dosage forms, tablets are particularly popular due to their stability, ease of administration, and manufacturing efficiency….

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

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

Preventing Brittleness in Coated Tablets During High-Speed Compression

March 20, 2025 Admin

Preventing Brittleness in Coated Tablets During High-Speed Compression Preventing Brittleness in Coated Tablets During High-Speed Compression Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the production of coated tablets is a complex process that requires meticulous attention to detail. Coated tablets are favored for their ability to mask unpleasant tastes, protect the drug from the stomach environment, and…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Addressing Granule Segregation During Roller Compaction

March 19, 2025 Admin

Addressing Granule Segregation During Roller Compaction Addressing Granule Segregation During Roller Compaction Introduction: In the realm of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring the uniformity and quality of solid dosage forms such as tablets is crucial. Roller compaction is a dry granulation process commonly used to improve the flow properties and compressibility of powders. However, one of the…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Challenges in validating backup utility systems for capsule manufacturing.

March 19, 2025 Admin

Challenges in validating backup utility systems for capsule manufacturing. Challenges in validating backup utility systems for capsule manufacturing. Introduction: In the intricate field of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring the uninterrupted operation of utility systems is crucial, particularly in the production of solid oral dosage forms like capsules. The reliability of backup utility systems, including power, HVAC,…

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

Real-Time Monitoring of Tablet Thickness During Compression

March 18, 2025 Admin

Real-Time Monitoring of Tablet Thickness During Compression Real-Time Monitoring of Tablet Thickness During Compression Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the consistent quality of tablets is paramount. Tablet thickness, a critical quality attribute, affects not only the tablet’s appearance but also its dissolution rate and overall efficacy. Real-time monitoring of tablet thickness during compression is…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Troubleshooting Powder Flow Issues in Tablet Press Feed Systems

March 18, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Powder Flow Issues in Tablet Press Feed Systems Troubleshooting Powder Flow Issues in Tablet Press Feed Systems Introduction: The efficiency of tablet manufacturing significantly hinges on the flawless flow of powder within tablet press feed systems. Proper flow ensures uniformity, consistency, and quality in the final product, which is crucial for both efficacy and…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Managing Fines Generation During Compression of Immediate Release Tablets

March 17, 2025 Admin

Managing Fines Generation During Compression of Immediate Release Tablets Managing Fines Generation During Compression of Immediate Release Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the production of immediate-release tablets is a crucial process that requires meticulous attention to detail. One of the significant challenges faced during the tablet manufacturing process is the generation of fines. Fines…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Achieving Uniform Blend Distribution in Blending Machines

March 17, 2025 Admin

Achieving Uniform Blend Distribution in Blending Machines Achieving Uniform Blend Distribution in Blending Machines Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the uniform distribution of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and excipients in solid dosage forms is critical for product efficacy, safety, and quality. Blending is a key process in tablet manufacturing, where achieving uniform blend distribution…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Ensuring Adequacy of Compressed Air Pressure for Granulation Equipment

March 17, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Adequacy of Compressed Air Pressure for Granulation Equipment Ensuring Adequacy of Compressed Air Pressure for Granulation Equipment Introduction: In the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, ensuring the adequacy of compressed air pressure for granulation equipment is crucial for producing high-quality solid dosage forms. Granulation is a key process in tablet production, impacting the uniformity, compressibility, and…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Preventing Adhesion Failures in Multi-Layer Tablet Compression

March 16, 2025 Admin

Preventing Adhesion Failures in Multi-Layer Tablet Compression Preventing Adhesion Failures in Multi-Layer Tablet Compression Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the production of multi-layer tablets has become increasingly popular due to their ability to deliver multiple drugs or release profiles simultaneously. However, one of the significant challenges faced during the manufacturing process is adhesion failure between…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Difficulty in maintaining uniform mixing of powder blends.

March 16, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in maintaining uniform mixing of powder blends. Difficulty in maintaining uniform mixing of powder blends. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, achieving uniform mixing of powder blends is paramount for the production of effective and safe solid oral dosage forms, such as capsules and tablets. Uniformity in powder blends ensures consistent drug delivery, efficacy, and…

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