Tag: pharmaceutical formulation

Challenges in ensuring consistent gelatin solution pH during production.

May 1, 2025 Admin

Challenges in ensuring consistent gelatin solution pH during production. Challenges in ensuring consistent gelatin solution pH during production. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the production of capsules, specifically those made of gelatin, is a meticulous process that requires precise control over various parameters. Among these, maintaining a consistent pH level in gelatin solutions is crucial….

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

Difficulty in monitoring capsule moisture content during accelerated stability studies.

April 28, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in monitoring capsule moisture content during accelerated stability studies. Difficulty in monitoring capsule moisture content during accelerated stability studies. Introduction: Monitoring the moisture content in capsules during accelerated stability studies is a critical component in the pharmaceutical industry. These studies are essential for predicting the shelf life and ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy…

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

Managing Layer Separation in Sugar-Coated Tablets Under Accelerated Conditions

April 27, 2025 Admin

Managing Layer Separation in Sugar-Coated Tablets Under Accelerated Conditions Managing Layer Separation in Sugar-Coated Tablets Under Accelerated Conditions Introduction: Sugar-coated tablets have long been a staple in pharmaceutical formulations, offering benefits such as masking unpleasant tastes, improving tablet appearance, and protecting active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from environmental factors. However, they also present unique challenges, particularly…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

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

Difficulty in evaluating the stability of multi-particulate capsules.

April 23, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in evaluating the stability of multi-particulate capsules. Difficulty in evaluating the stability of multi-particulate capsules Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the stability of drug products is crucial for maintaining their efficacy, safety, and quality over their shelf life. Multi-particulate capsules, which contain numerous small, discrete particles within a single dosage form, offer several…

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

Problems with maintaining uniform mixing of lipid-based formulations.

April 21, 2025 Admin

Problems with maintaining uniform mixing of lipid-based formulations. Problems with maintaining uniform mixing of lipid-based formulations Introduction: Lipid-based formulations have garnered significant attention in the pharmaceutical industry due to their ability to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. These formulations utilize lipids as carriers, which can improve drug absorption and provide a…

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

Challenges in validating capsule filling equipment for powders with variable particle size.

April 20, 2025 Admin

Challenges in validating capsule filling equipment for powders with variable particle size. Challenges in validating capsule filling equipment for powders with variable particle size. Introduction: Capsule filling is a critical process in the pharmaceutical industry, particularly when dealing with solid oral dosage forms like hard and soft gelatin capsules. The precision of this process directly…

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

Poor standardization of in-process quality control procedures.

April 20, 2025 Admin

Poor standardization of in-process quality control procedures. Poor standardization of in-process quality control procedures. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining the highest quality standards is paramount. This is especially true for solid oral dosage forms, such as hard and soft gelatin capsules, where the absence of rigorous in-process quality control (IPQC) can lead to significant…

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

Poor reproducibility in capsule shell thickness validation data.

April 19, 2025 Admin

Poor reproducibility in capsule shell thickness validation data. Poor reproducibility in capsule shell thickness validation data. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the quality and consistency of solid oral dosage forms is paramount. Capsules, particularly hard and soft gelatin variants, are widely used due to their ability to deliver precise doses and protect sensitive ingredients….

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

Difficulty in monitoring gelatin solution temperature during preparation.

April 18, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in monitoring gelatin solution temperature during preparation. Difficulty in Monitoring Gelatin Solution Temperature During Preparation Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the preparation of gelatin solutions is a critical step in the manufacturing of both hard and soft gelatin capsules. Maintaining the appropriate temperature of the gelatin solution is crucial for ensuring the quality and…

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

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

Inadequate systems for monitoring capsule release profiles.

April 17, 2025 Admin

Inadequate systems for monitoring capsule release profiles. Inadequate systems for monitoring capsule release profiles. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is a cornerstone of modern healthcare, where ensuring the efficacy and safety of medications is paramount. Solid oral dosage forms, particularly capsules, play a significant role due to their convenience and patient compliance. However, the inadequacy of…

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