Tag: Pharmaceutical technology

Poor reproducibility in monitoring powder flow properties during encapsulation.

April 7, 2025 Admin

Poor reproducibility in monitoring powder flow properties during encapsulation. Poor reproducibility in monitoring powder flow properties during encapsulation. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, encapsulation is a critical process for the manufacturing of solid oral dosage forms. The flow properties of powders are essential, as they determine the efficiency and consistency of the encapsulation process. Poor…

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

Resolving Non-Homogeneity in API Distribution in Multi-API Tablets

April 6, 2025 Admin

Resolving Non-Homogeneity in API Distribution in Multi-API Tablets Resolving Non-Homogeneity in API Distribution in Multi-API Tablets Introduction: In the dynamic sphere of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring the consistent distribution of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) within multi-API tablets is crucial. These tablets, designed to deliver multiple therapeutic effects, require precise formulation to ensure that each dose is…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Lack of real-time monitoring systems for capsule sealing uniformity.

April 3, 2025 Admin

Lack of real-time monitoring systems for capsule sealing uniformity. Lack of real-time monitoring systems for capsule sealing uniformity. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the quality and integrity of solid oral dosage forms, particularly capsules, is paramount. Capsules, both hard and soft gelatin types, are a preferred delivery system for many medications due to their…

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

Ensuring Robustness in Quality Management Systems for Multi-Layer Tablets

March 31, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Robustness in Quality Management Systems for Multi-Layer Tablets Ensuring Robustness in Quality Management Systems for Multi-Layer Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, multi-layer tablets represent a significant advancement in drug delivery systems. They offer distinct advantages such as controlled release profiles, improved patient compliance, and the ability to combine incompatible drugs into a single…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

High variability in capsule weight due to uneven powder blending.

March 31, 2025 Admin

High variability in capsule weight due to uneven powder blending. High Variability in Capsule Weight Due to Uneven Powder Blending Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring consistent capsule weight is critical for maintaining drug efficacy and patient safety. High variability in capsule weight can lead to suboptimal therapeutic outcomes and regulatory non-compliance. Uneven powder blending…

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

Troubleshooting Adhesion Issues in Enteric-Coated Tablet Layers

March 31, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Adhesion Issues in Enteric-Coated Tablet Layers Troubleshooting Adhesion Issues in Enteric-Coated Tablet Layers Introduction: In the highly regulated field of pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring the integrity and functionality of enteric-coated tablets is crucial. These specialized coatings play a vital role in protecting active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from the acidic environment of the stomach, ensuring that…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Addressing Coating Layer Delamination in Sustained Release Tablets

March 29, 2025 Admin

Addressing Coating Layer Delamination in Sustained Release Tablets Addressing Coating Layer Delamination in Sustained Release Tablets Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry continually seeks to enhance drug delivery systems, with sustained release tablets being a significant innovation. These tablets are designed to release their active ingredients over an extended period, ensuring a consistent therapeutic effect and improved…

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

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

Ensuring Robustness in Acidic Media Resistance for Enteric-Coated Tablets

March 21, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Robustness in Acidic Media Resistance for Enteric-Coated Tablets Ensuring Robustness in Acidic Media Resistance for Enteric-Coated Tablets Introduction: Enteric-coated tablets are a pivotal component of modern pharmaceutical formulations, designed to withstand the acidic conditions of the stomach and release the active ingredient in the more neutral pH environment of the intestines. This targeted delivery…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Identifying Root Causes of Poor Disintegration in Film-Coated Tablets

March 21, 2025 Admin

Identifying Root Causes of Poor Disintegration in Film-Coated Tablets Identifying Root Causes of Poor Disintegration in Film-Coated Tablets Introduction: Film-coated tablets are a popular solid dosage form in the pharmaceutical industry due to their enhanced stability, ease of ingestion, and ability to mask unpleasant tastes. However, one critical quality attribute for these tablets is their…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Addressing Core Crumbling in Multi-Layer Tablet Compression

March 20, 2025 Admin

Addressing Core Crumbling in Multi-Layer Tablet Compression Addressing Core Crumbling in Multi-Layer Tablet Compression Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry constantly strives to improve the quality and efficacy of solid dosage forms, particularly tablets. Multi-layer tablets have gained popularity due to their ability to deliver more than one active ingredient with different release profiles. However, the manufacturing…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets