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Addressing Over-Lubrication in Powder Blends During Compression

March 25, 2025 Admin

Addressing Over-Lubrication in Powder Blends During Compression Addressing Over-Lubrication in Powder Blends During Compression Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the production of high-quality tablets is pivotal. The tablet compression process is a critical phase where powder blends are transformed into solid dosage forms. However, one of the common challenges faced during this process is over-lubrication,…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Optimizing Compression Force for Extended Release Tablet Uniformity

March 25, 2025 Admin

Optimizing Compression Force for Extended Release Tablet Uniformity Optimizing Compression Force for Extended Release Tablet Uniformity Introduction: Extended release tablets are a vital component of modern pharmaceutical therapies, designed to release their active ingredients at a predetermined rate to maintain a consistent drug concentration in the bloodstream. Ensuring the uniformity of these tablets is crucial,…

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Identifying Root Causes of Non-Uniform Coating Thickness in Tablets

March 25, 2025 Admin

Identifying Root Causes of Non-Uniform Coating Thickness in Tablets Identifying Root Causes of Non-Uniform Coating Thickness in Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the coating of tablets is a critical process that ensures not only the aesthetic appeal and patient compliance but also the protection of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) from environmental factors. Non-uniform…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Troubleshooting Dissolution Failures in Enteric-Coated Tablets

March 24, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Dissolution Failures in Enteric-Coated Tablets Troubleshooting Dissolution Failures in Enteric-Coated Tablets Introduction: Enteric-coated tablets are a sophisticated pharmaceutical dosage form designed to bypass the acidic environment of the stomach and dissolve in the more neutral pH of the intestines. This coating is crucial for drugs that can be degraded by stomach acid or can…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Preventing Non-Uniform Thickness in Enteric-Coated Tablet Layers

March 24, 2025 Admin

Preventing Non-Uniform Thickness in Enteric-Coated Tablet Layers Preventing Non-Uniform Thickness in Enteric-Coated Tablet Layers Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, enteric-coated tablets are designed to withstand the acidic environment of the stomach and dissolve in the more neutral or alkaline environment of the intestine. This functionality is crucial for protecting active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) that are…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Challenges in ensuring uniformity in capsule appearance across batches.

March 23, 2025 Admin

Challenges in ensuring uniformity in capsule appearance across batches. Challenges in ensuring uniformity in capsule appearance across batches. Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the appearance of solid oral dosage forms such as capsules is not merely a matter of aesthetics but a critical quality attribute that can influence patient adherence and brand integrity. Ensuring uniformity…

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

Addressing Layer Separation in Multi-Layer Tablets During Compression

March 22, 2025 Admin

Addressing Layer Separation in Multi-Layer Tablets During Compression Addressing Layer Separation in Multi-Layer Tablets During Compression Introduction: Multi-layer tablets have become an integral part of modern pharmaceutical dosage forms, offering the ability to combine multiple active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) and release profiles in a single unit. This design provides enhanced patient compliance and optimized therapeutic…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Troubleshooting Failures in In-Process Monitoring for Film-Coated Tablets

March 22, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Failures in In-Process Monitoring for Film-Coated Tablets Troubleshooting Failures in In-Process Monitoring for Film-Coated Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, film-coated tablets represent a significant portion of solid dosage forms due to their enhanced stability, ease of swallowing, and aesthetic attributes. The coating process is critical, as it affects the tablet’s performance and patient…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Troubleshooting Non-Adherence of Coating Layers in Extended Release Tablets

March 22, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Non-Adherence of Coating Layers in Extended Release Tablets Troubleshooting Non-Adherence of Coating Layers in Extended Release Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, extended release tablets play a crucial role in delivering medication over a prolonged period, enhancing patient compliance and therapeutic efficacy. However, one of the persistent challenges in their production is the non-adherence…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Preventing Coating Layer Delamination in Extended Release Tablets

March 22, 2025 Admin

Preventing Coating Layer Delamination in Extended Release Tablets Preventing Coating Layer Delamination in Extended Release Tablets Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the development of extended release tablets presents a significant advancement in drug delivery systems. These tablets are engineered to release medication at a predetermined rate, thereby maintaining a consistent drug concentration for an extended…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Addressing Over-Lubrication in Powder Mixtures for Blending

March 21, 2025 Admin

Addressing Over-Lubrication in Powder Mixtures for Blending Addressing Over-Lubrication in Powder Mixtures for Blending Introduction: In the pharmaceutical industry, the formulation of solid dosage forms like tablets is a finely tuned process that requires precision and careful consideration of multiple variables. Among these, the use of lubricants in powder mixtures for blending is crucial to…

Solid Dosage form, Tablets

Troubleshooting Brittleness Failures in Immediate Release Tablets

March 21, 2025 Admin

Troubleshooting Brittleness Failures in Immediate Release Tablets Troubleshooting Brittleness Failures in Immediate Release Tablets Introduction: Immediate release tablets represent a significant portion of the pharmaceutical market due to their convenience and effectiveness in delivering medication rapidly. However, brittleness failures in these tablets can pose substantial challenges, affecting their integrity and therapeutic efficacy. Brittleness, often resulting…

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