Tag: Pharmaceutical standards

Poor validation of capsule sealing temperature profiles.

April 23, 2025 Admin

Poor validation of capsule sealing temperature profiles. Poor validation of capsule sealing temperature profiles. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry relies heavily on the precision and quality of its manufacturing processes. One critical aspect of ensuring the integrity and effectiveness of solid oral dosage forms, such as capsules, is the validation of capsule sealing temperature profiles. Proper…

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

Inadequate systems for validating capsule hardness testing equipment.

April 21, 2025 Admin

Inadequate systems for validating capsule hardness testing equipment. Inadequate systems for validating capsule hardness testing equipment. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry demands rigorous quality control measures to ensure the safety and efficacy of its products. Among these measures, validating equipment used for testing the hardness of capsules is crucial. Capsule hardness is an essential parameter that…

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

Challenges in detecting cross-linking of gelatin in hard capsules.

April 17, 2025 Admin

Challenges in detecting cross-linking of gelatin in hard capsules. Challenges in detecting cross-linking of gelatin in hard capsules. Introduction: Gelatin capsules, especially hard gelatin capsules, are a cornerstone in the pharmaceutical industry, prized for their versatility and efficiency in delivering medications. However, one significant challenge that can impact their performance is gelatin cross-linking. This chemical…

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

Problems with validating capsule drying trays for uniform heat distribution.

April 15, 2025 Admin

Problems with validating capsule drying trays for uniform heat distribution. Problems with validating capsule drying trays for uniform heat distribution. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the drying process of capsules is a critical step that directly affects the quality and stability of the final product. Proper drying ensures that moisture content is reduced to a…

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

Problems with ensuring consistent performance of dehumidification systems.

April 12, 2025 Admin

Problems with ensuring consistent performance of dehumidification systems. Problems with ensuring consistent performance of dehumidification systems. Introduction: In the manufacturing of solid oral dosage forms, particularly capsules, maintaining the right environmental conditions is crucial. Dehumidification systems play a significant role in ensuring that humidity levels are optimal for processes such as mixing, encapsulation, and storage….

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

Ensuring Consistency in Hardness Testing Across Tablet Batches

April 10, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Consistency in Hardness Testing Across Tablet Batches Ensuring Consistency in Hardness Testing Across Tablet Batches Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the consistency and quality of tablet batches is paramount. Among the various quality attributes, hardness is a critical parameter that significantly impacts the tablet’s integrity, disintegration, and dissolution profiles. Inconsistencies in hardness can…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Challenges in validating capsule drying equipment for dual-layer formulations.

April 6, 2025 Admin

Challenges in validating capsule drying equipment for dual-layer formulations. Challenges in validating capsule drying equipment for dual-layer formulations. Introduction: In the realm of pharmaceutical manufacturing, the development and validation of dual-layer formulations present unique challenges, particularly in the drying stage of capsule production. The drying process is critical to ensuring the stability, efficacy, and safety…

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

Problems with maintaining consistent capsule hardness.

April 4, 2025 Admin

Problems with maintaining consistent capsule hardness. Problems with Maintaining Consistent Capsule Hardness Introduction: Capsules, whether hard or soft gelatin, are among the most prevalent forms of solid oral dosage forms in the pharmaceutical industry. Ensuring consistent capsule hardness is crucial as it affects the product’s stability, dissolution rate, and bioavailability. Variability in capsule hardness can…

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

Poor alignment of capsules within blister packaging.

April 3, 2025 Admin

Poor alignment of capsules within blister packaging. Poor alignment of capsules within blister packaging. Introduction: Blister packaging is a widely used method in the pharmaceutical industry for the protection and distribution of solid oral dosage forms like capsules. This packaging format not only safeguards the product from environmental factors, such as moisture and light, but…

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

Difficulty in ensuring consistent pump calibration for liquid-filled capsules.

April 2, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in ensuring consistent pump calibration for liquid-filled capsules. Difficulty in ensuring consistent pump calibration for liquid-filled capsules Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is intricately dependent on precision and accuracy, especially in the production of solid oral dosage forms like liquid-filled capsules. These capsules, whether hard or soft gelatin, are essential for delivering precise doses of…

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

Identifying Problems in Potency Testing for Extended Release Tablets

March 31, 2025 Admin

Identifying Problems in Potency Testing for Extended Release Tablets Identifying Problems in Potency Testing for Extended Release Tablets Introduction: Extended release tablets are a cornerstone of modern pharmaceutical therapy, providing patients with the convenience of reduced dosing frequency while maintaining therapeutic efficacy over an extended period. Potency testing of these formulations is critical to ensure…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Ensuring Accuracy in Hardness Testing Procedures for Film-Coated Tablets

March 27, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Accuracy in Hardness Testing Procedures for Film-Coated Tablets Ensuring Accuracy in Hardness Testing Procedures for Film-Coated Tablets Introduction: In the ever-evolving world of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring the quality and efficacy of solid dosage forms such as film-coated tablets is paramount. Hardness testing is a critical quality control measure that determines the mechanical integrity and…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets