Tag: pharmaceutical testing

Investigating Non-Uniform Dissolution in Enteric-Coated Tablets During Testing

April 30, 2025 Admin

Investigating Non-Uniform Dissolution in Enteric-Coated Tablets During Testing Investigating Non-Uniform Dissolution in Enteric-Coated Tablets During Testing Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry constantly strives to develop effective drug delivery mechanisms, with enteric-coated tablets serving as a crucial form of solid dosage. These tablets are designed to resist the acidic environment of the stomach, releasing their active ingredients…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Lack of validated methods for testing capsule coatings.

April 29, 2025 Admin

Lack of validated methods for testing capsule coatings. Lack of validated methods for testing capsule coatings. Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry relies heavily on solid oral dosage forms, particularly capsules, for drug delivery. Capsules, whether hard or soft gelatin, often require coatings to enhance stability, control release, or mask taste. However, a critical gap persists in…

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

Managing Non-Homogeneity in Dissolution Profiles for Coated Tablets

April 28, 2025 Admin

Managing Non-Homogeneity in Dissolution Profiles for Coated Tablets Managing Non-Homogeneity in Dissolution Profiles for Coated Tablets Introduction: Coated tablets are a widely used solid dosage form in the pharmaceutical industry, offering benefits such as improved taste masking, controlled drug release, and enhanced stability. However, achieving consistent dissolution profiles is critical as it directly impacts the…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Poor correlation between in vitro dissolution and stability data.

April 24, 2025 Admin

Poor correlation between in vitro dissolution and stability data. Poor correlation between in vitro dissolution and stability data. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the correlation between in vitro dissolution and stability data is pivotal for ensuring the efficacy and safety of solid oral dosage forms, particularly capsules. Dissolution testing is a key quality control measure…

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

Difficulty in validating capsule integrity for long-term storage conditions.

April 23, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in validating capsule integrity for long-term storage conditions. Difficulty in validating capsule integrity for long-term storage conditions. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the integrity of capsules over their shelf life is paramount. Capsules, whether hard or soft gelatin, are a preferred dosage form due to their ease of administration and ability to encapsulate…

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

Poor reproducibility in swab recovery studies during cleaning validation.

April 22, 2025 Admin

Poor reproducibility in swab recovery studies during cleaning validation. Poor reproducibility in swab recovery studies during cleaning validation. Introduction: Cleaning validation is a critical component of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) in the pharmaceutical industry. It ensures that any equipment used in the production of drug products is adequately cleaned to prevent contamination of subsequent batches….

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

Difficulty in assessing the stability of capsules containing low-dose APIs.

April 21, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in assessing the stability of capsules containing low-dose APIs. Difficulty in assessing the stability of capsules containing low-dose APIs. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the stability of drug products is paramount, particularly when dealing with capsules containing low-dose Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). Stability refers to the ability of a drug product to maintain…

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

Poor correlation between laboratory and field stability data for capsules.

April 20, 2025 Admin

Poor correlation between laboratory and field stability data for capsules. Poor correlation between laboratory and field stability data for capsules. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, stability testing is a critical component that ensures the safety, efficacy, and quality of drug products throughout their shelf life. Capsules, both hard and soft gelatin, are popular solid oral…

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

Managing Temperature Fluctuations in Stability Testing Chambers

April 19, 2025 Admin

Managing Temperature Fluctuations in Stability Testing Chambers Managing Temperature Fluctuations in Stability Testing Chambers Introduction: Stability testing is a critical component of the pharmaceutical development process, ensuring that drug products maintain their intended quality, safety, and efficacy throughout their shelf life. Central to this process are stability testing chambers, which simulate various environmental conditions to…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Problems with validating capsule release testing equipment.

April 19, 2025 Admin

Problems with validating capsule release testing equipment. Problems with Validating Capsule Release Testing Equipment Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the consistent and reliable release of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from capsules is crucial for therapeutic efficacy. Capsule release testing, also known as dissolution testing, is a critical quality control process used to evaluate the…

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