Pharmacode primary function is to confirm that the pharmaceutical product in a package is the correct product, as well as the relevant associated documentation. It is a packing control system that is intended to eliminate packing errors. Scanning Direction and Pharmacode Numbers Pharmacode is only intended to be scanned in one direction. Scanning it from … Read more
A Fluid bed processor is used in Pharmaceuticals for Granulation, coating on granules, drying, and palletization of granule particles. The FBE (Fluid Bed Equipment) technique introduces to improve the product quality, reduce the processing time, and reduce the cost of the manufacturing process. A fluid bed processor is an advanced technique if talking about the … Read more
The syrup is a Liquid Dosage form generally taken orally. The liquid syrup is manufactured by adding or mixing API with other ingredients and finally packed in a syrup bottle to dispense. Syrup Definition: Syrup is a concentred or saturated solution of sucrose and Purified water. According to IP and USP concentration of sugar is … Read more
Capsules are solid dosage forms in which medicine or a combination of drugs, with or without excipients, is enclosed in Hard Gelatin Capsule Shells, soft, soluble gelatin shells, or hard or soft shells of any other acceptable material, in a variety of shapes and capacities. Normally, they are meant for oral consumption and contain a … Read more
Dentifrices are the preparations ‘intended to cleanse the teeth of food debris, prevent calculus and plaque formation, polish to impart luster to the teeth and leave a refreshing feeling in the mouth. Types of Dentifrices: Tooth Powder Tooth powder is a powder Containing abrasives, detergents, sweetening agents, etc, meant for cleaning teeth. Abrasive, binder, surfactant, … Read more
Aerosol (Aerosols) is a self-Pressurized packaging form, consisting of a metal, glass, or plastic container with a permanently attached continuous or metering valve, and designed to dispense products as sprays, streams, gels, foams, lotions, or gases. Approximately 90% of aerosol cans are tinplated steel and 10% aluminum. Aerosol is a suspension of line solid particles … Read more
Pharmaceutical powders are solid dosage forms of medicament in which one or more drugs are dispensed in a finely divided state with or without excipients. they are generally available in crystalline or amorphous form. It is used internally and externally. Types of Powders A) Divided Powder: It is a unit dosage form that is normally … Read more
FBD refers to a Fluidized bed dryer that is commonly used in the pharmaceutical industry to reduce the moisture content of pharmaceutical granules. It is the best technique used by the manufacturer to produce a good quality product. However, with time, new advanced techniques are introduced to replace old like; in case of FBD, a … Read more
Track and trace system in pharmaceuticals is a process of determining the current and past history of products through their unique ID, or their properties. It helps the manufacturer to get information about false or copied products in the market. Track system is simply to know about the current and past location of any serialized … Read more
Both humidity and relative humidity refer to the amount of water vapour in the air, however, they are not the same. Humidity is the absolute amount of water vapour in the air, whereas relative humidity is the amount of water vapour in the air in comparison to the maximum amount of water vapour the air might … Read more
The BQS (Blister Quickly Through Servo) Machine is a part of pharmaceutical packaging, where it helps to aggregate unit doses into a blister form, also known as primary packaging. BQS uses continuous motion technology, enabled by flat sealing and flat forming, to achieve precision, power, speed, and position control. BQS machine Change Parts Principle of … Read more
Today’s Countless tablets and pills are being produced worldwide by using different methods. Choosing an appropriate method for formulation depends on the types of materials that are going to add while making granules, For example for some heat-sensitive materials, Generally, Direct compression method is used. Below is a detailed discussion on Different types of tablets … Read more
Blister Film is a plastic processing technique that involves heating a flat plastic sheet, applying a vacuum to mold a surface, and then cooling the mold before filling it. This technique is widely used in plastic packaging, lighting, advertising, and decoration. However, issues related to the quality of blisters and defects in Pharmaceuticals may arise … Read more
“Pinhole Detector” is used in pharmaceuticals to detect a hole in lidding foil/aluminum foil. Sometimes, it is not possible to detect the small hole with the naked eyes that is present in foil. So, to detect these types of holes, a pinhole unit is installed between the forming station and the feeding channel of a … Read more
A Metal detector is used to find out and remove small pieces of ferrous, non-ferrous, and SS during tablet compression in pharmaceuticals. Many times, Such types of metal may be entered into the product during the process, for example, worm sieve wires. This is where the metal detector comes into the role to removes such types of … Read more
Pharmaceutical gels are semisolid preparations that contain one or more medicines in a hydrophobic and hydrophilic base. Gels are made using suitable gelling agents, and may also contain antioxidants, preservatives, and stabilizers. When applying gels to large open wounds or severely injured skin, it is important that the gel is sterile. Types of Gels In … Read more