Tag: Tablet manufacturing process​

Managing Over-Drying in Sugar-Coated Tablets During Finishing Techniques for Managing Over-Drying in Sugar-Coated Tablets During Finishing Overview: In the pharmaceutical industry, sugar-coating is commonly used to improve the appearance, stability, and taste of tablets. The finishing stage of the sugar-coating process involves the application of a final layer of coating solution, followed by drying to…

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Addressing Segregation in Roller Compaction for Controlled Release Tablets Techniques for Addressing Segregation in Roller Compaction for Controlled Release Tablets Overview: Roller compaction is a widely used dry granulation technique in tablet manufacturing, particularly for producing controlled release tablets. This process involves compressing powder blends between two rotating rollers to form sheets, which are subsequently…

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Preventing Coating Layer Damage During Tablet Packaging Techniques for Preventing Coating Layer Damage During Tablet Packaging Overview: The tablet coating process is essential for ensuring the stability, aesthetic appeal, and controlled release of pharmaceutical products. However, during the tablet packaging phase, coated tablets are often subjected to mechanical stresses that can result in coating layer…

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Managing Spray Pattern Adjustments in Automated Coating Machines Techniques for Managing Spray Pattern Adjustments in Automated Coating Machines Overview: Coating is a critical process in tablet manufacturing that affects both the appearance and performance of pharmaceutical tablets. The coating process, particularly when using automated coating machines, relies heavily on the spray pattern to ensure even…

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Troubleshooting Variability in Dissolution Profiles During Scale-Up Techniques for Troubleshooting Variability in Dissolution Profiles During Scale-Up Overview: During the scale-up process in pharmaceutical manufacturing, the transition from laboratory or pilot-scale production to full-scale commercial manufacturing can often introduce challenges. One of the most critical issues that may arise is variability in dissolution profiles. Dissolution testing…

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Optimizing Compression Parameters for Sustained Release Tablets Techniques for Optimizing Compression Parameters for Sustained Release Tablets Overview: Sustained release tablets are designed to release their active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) at a controlled rate over an extended period. This allows for reduced dosing frequency, improved patient compliance, and more consistent therapeutic outcomes. However, achieving the desired…

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Addressing Uneven Layer Distribution in Multi-Layer Tablets Techniques for Addressing Uneven Layer Distribution in Multi-Layer Tablets Overview: Multi-layer tablets are designed to release their active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) in a controlled and predictable manner. These tablets are particularly beneficial when multiple drug substances need to be delivered at different rates or times. However, achieving uniform…

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Real-Time Moisture Monitoring in Fluid Bed Dryers Techniques for Real-Time Moisture Monitoring in Fluid Bed Dryers Overview: Moisture content plays a critical role in the pharmaceutical manufacturing process, particularly in processes like drying. In fluid bed drying (FBD), controlling moisture levels is essential to ensure uniformity in granule size, consistency in tablet properties, and to…

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Managing Binder Agglomeration in Wet Granulation Techniques for Managing Binder Agglomeration in Wet Granulation Overview: Binder agglomeration is a common issue encountered during the wet granulation process in tablet manufacturing. In wet granulation, binders are used to form granules by agglomerating fine powder particles with the help of a liquid solution. However, if binder agglomeration…

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Preventing Picking in Immediate Release Tablets During Compression Techniques for Preventing Picking in Immediate Release Tablets During Compression Overview: Picking is a common issue that can occur during the compression stage of immediate release tablet manufacturing. It refers to the phenomenon where portions of the tablet surface stick to the punch faces or die cavity,…

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Ensuring Uniformity in API Distribution Across Tablet Layers Strategies for Ensuring Uniformity in API Distribution Across Tablet Layers Overview: In pharmaceutical tablet manufacturing, ensuring uniformity in the distribution of the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) across tablet layers is critical for product efficacy, consistency, and regulatory compliance. This is especially important in multi-layer tablets, where each…

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