Sterilization, Method of sterilization, and Objective in Labs

Sterilization is the killing or removal of micro-organisms and their spores from the substance, material, or Preparation required to be used in sterile form or Sterilization is the process by which an object’s surface as a medium becomes free from all harmful microorganisms both in the vegetative and sporing stage are sterilized by removing or … Read more

SOP to Initiate, Incorporate, Approve and Record Changes to the Master Documents

Objective: To initiate, incorporate, approve and record changes to the master documents. Scope: This Sop is applicable to the Credence Pharmaceuticals for changes to the master documents. Responsibility: All the functional Heads. Accountability: Head – Quality Assurance. Documentation:Document Change Control -D083ARevision History -D084AFilling procedure for Document Change Control -(D083A)DCC No: Document change control number is … Read more

List of Pharmaceutical Companies in Paonta Sahib

Sikhs revere Paonta Sahib, located on the Yamuna River banks in Himachal Pradesh’s Sirmour district. For Sikhs, it has always been a religious place. A big portion of the religious text, the Dassam Granth, is supposed to have been authored here by Guru Gobind Singh. A massive Gurudwara has been built here in honor of … Read more

SOP on Transfer of Finished Products to Finished Goods Stores

1.0 OBJECTIVE:   To lay down a procedure for the transfer of finished products to finished goods stores. 2.0 SCOPE:   This procedure is applicable for the transfer of finished products to finished goods stores in the production department. 3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:   Officer, Executive – Production Department Manager – Production Department In charge – Stores … Read more

Liquid Syrup Types and Manufacturing Process

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

Capsule Defects and Remedies During Filling Process

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

SOP on Indent, Inspection, and Maintenance of Punches and Dies

1.0 Objective: To lay down a procedure for indent, inspection, and maintenance of punches and dies.2.0 Scope: This procedure is applicable to indent, inspection, and maintenance of punches and dies used in the production department.3.0 Responsibility:Operator, Officer, Executive – Production DepartmentManager – Production Department 4.0 Procedure:4.1 Indent of dies and punches:4.1.1 For ordering a new … Read more

List of Potential Areas of Deviations in Pharmaceutical

A deviation in pharmaceuticals may affect different areas including the materials, machines, and processes. the list of potential areas of deviation are: List of potential areas of deviations: Materials Equipment Process General practices documents practices test methods specifications Materials: Raw materials/components, as well as labeling and packaging components, must meet their quality specifications before their … Read more

SOP on Disintegration Test (DT Apparatus ) Cleaning, Operation, and Calibration

1.0 Objective: To lay down a procedure for cleaning, Operation, and Calibration of Disintegration test apparatus.2.0 Scope: This procedure is applicable to the cleaning, operating, and calibration of the Disintegration test apparatus used in the production department. 3.0 Responsibility:Officer, Executive – Production DepartmentManager – Production Department, QA Officer – In the process 4.0 Procedure:4.1 Cleaning4.1.1 … Read more

SOP on Cleaning, Operation of the Automatic Dosing Cap Pressing Machine

1.0 OBJECTIVE: To lay down the procedure for Cleaning and Operation of the automatic dosing cap pressing machine.2.0 SCOPE: This procedure is applicable for the Cleaning and Operation of the automatic dosing cap pressing machine in the liquid department. 3.0 RESPONSIBILITYOperator, Officer, Executive – Production DepartmentManager – Production Department 4.0 PROCEDURE4.1 Cleaning4.1.1 Batch-to-Batch change over … Read more

Dentifrices; Types, Formulation, and Evaluation

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 in Pharma (Aerosols); Types, Container, Advantage, and Disadvantage

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

SOP on Disposal in Tablet Department

1.0 Objective: To lay down a procedure for disposal in the tablet department.2.0 Scope: This procedure is applicable to disposal in the production department.3.0 Responsibility:Officer, Executive – Production DepartmentManager – Production Department 4.0 Procedure Disposal in Tablet: 4.1 All used polythene bags (used for granules, raw materials, compressed and coated tablets, etc.) are collected in … Read more

Powders; Types, Advantages, and Disadvantages

pharmaceutical powder and aids

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

SOP for Footwear Cleaning in Pharmaceutical

1.0 Objective: To lay down a procedure for footwear Cleaning.2.0 Scope: The procedure is applicable to the cleaning of footwear used in the production department.3.0 Responsibility:Housekeeping personnelOfficer, Executive – Production DepartmentManager – Production Department 4.0 Procedure:The frequency of cleaning shoes is once a week4.1 Collect all the footwear from the male and female change room … Read more

SOP on operation and calibration of autoclave

The autoclave is playing a vital role in the Microbiology department.  Before testing any material, except the sample, all preparations including glassware must be autoclaved for sterilization of the preparations ( free from microbial load ). 1.0  Objective: To lay down standard operating procedure on operation and calibration of autoclave  2.0 Scope: This procedure is applicable to … Read more