Tag: pharmaceutical testing

Difficulty in testing gelatin-free capsules for uniformity.

March 7, 2025 Admin

Difficulty in testing gelatin-free capsules for uniformity. Difficulty in Testing Gelatin-Free Capsules for Uniformity Introduction: In the evolving landscape of pharmaceutical formulations, gelatin-free capsules have emerged as a significant advancement, especially for those seeking vegetarian or vegan alternatives. These capsules not only cater to dietary preferences but also overcome some of the limitations associated with…

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

Resolving Non-Compliance in Dissolution Testing for Extended Release Tablets

March 7, 2025 Admin

Resolving Non-Compliance in Dissolution Testing for Extended Release Tablets Resolving Non-Compliance in Dissolution Testing for Extended Release Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, dissolution testing is a critical quality control measure, especially for extended release tablets. This testing ensures that the drug releases its active ingredients at the desired rate and duration, which is essential…

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Ensuring Consistent Moisture Control During Stability Testing of Coated Tablets

March 6, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Consistent Moisture Control During Stability Testing of Coated Tablets Ensuring Consistent Moisture Control During Stability Testing of Coated Tablets Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is driven by the need for quality and consistency, especially when it comes to drug delivery forms like coated tablets. Stability testing is a critical component in ensuring that these tablets…

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Investigating Poor API Distribution in Content Uniformity Tests

March 6, 2025 Admin

Investigating Poor API Distribution in Content Uniformity Tests Investigating Poor API Distribution in Content Uniformity Tests Introduction: The pharmaceutical industry is heavily reliant on the precision and consistency of its products. One critical aspect of ensuring drug efficacy and safety is maintaining uniformity in the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) distribution within solid dosage forms like…

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Managing Failures in Adhesion Testing During Enteric-Coating Validation

March 6, 2025 Admin

Managing Failures in Adhesion Testing During Enteric-Coating Validation Managing Failures in Adhesion Testing During Enteric-Coating Validation Introduction: Enteric coating is a critical process in the pharmaceutical industry, designed to protect active ingredients from the acidic environment of the stomach and release them in the more neutral pH of the intestine. This process not only ensures…

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Ensuring Robustness in Disintegration Tests for High-Dose Tablets

March 5, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Robustness in Disintegration Tests for High-Dose Tablets Ensuring Robustness in Disintegration Tests for High-Dose Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, high-dose tablets serve as a critical vehicle for delivering therapeutic agents effectively. Disintegration tests are essential for ensuring that these tablets dissolve appropriately, releasing their active ingredients for absorption. For high-dose tablets, achieving reliable…

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Optimizing Stability Testing Conditions for Hygroscopic Tablets

March 4, 2025 Admin

Optimizing Stability Testing Conditions for Hygroscopic Tablets Optimizing Stability Testing Conditions for Hygroscopic Tablets Introduction: Hygroscopic tablets, known for their moisture-absorbing properties, pose unique challenges in the realm of pharmaceutical product stability. Stability testing is a crucial component in the lifecycle of drug development, ensuring that a product maintains its integrity, efficacy, and safety throughout…

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Ensuring Robustness in Thickness Testing for Extended Release Tablets

March 4, 2025 Admin

Ensuring Robustness in Thickness Testing for Extended Release Tablets Ensuring Robustness in Thickness Testing for Extended Release Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, maintaining the robustness and consistency of extended release tablets is paramount for both efficacy and safety. Thickness testing of these tablets plays a crucial role in ensuring their quality and performance. Variability…

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Challenges in determining capsule degradation rates under UV light exposure.

March 4, 2025 Admin

Challenges in determining capsule degradation rates under UV light exposure. Challenges in determining capsule degradation rates under UV light exposure. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the stability and efficacy of medications is paramount. Capsules, both hard and soft gelatin, are popular solid oral dosage forms due to their ease of use and patient compliance….

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

Troubleshooting Brittleness in Multi-Layer Tablets During Quality Testing

March 4, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Brittleness in Multi-Layer Tablets During Quality Testing Troubleshooting Brittleness in Multi-Layer Tablets During Quality Testing Introduction: Multi-layer tablets have emerged as a significant innovation in the pharmaceutical industry, offering the advantage of delivering multiple drugs or the same drug at different release rates within a single dosage form. However, one of the critical challenges…

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Resolving Failures in Stability Testing Due to Packaging Interaction

March 3, 2025 Admin

Resolving Failures in Stability Testing Due to Packaging Interaction Resolving Failures in Stability Testing Due to Packaging Interaction Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, stability testing is crucial to ensure that a drug product maintains its intended quality, safety, and efficacy throughout its shelf life. Stability testing evaluates how environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and…

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Addressing Failures in Coating Thickness Tests for Multi-Layer Tablets

March 3, 2025 Admin

Addressing Failures in Coating Thickness Tests for Multi-Layer Tablets Addressing Failures in Coating Thickness Tests for Multi-Layer Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, ensuring the quality of multi-layer tablets is paramount. One critical aspect is the coating thickness, which directly impacts the tablet’s dissolution rate, stability, and overall efficacy. Coating failures can lead to significant…

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