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

SOP On Movement of Material from One Stage to Another

1.0 Objective: To lay down a procedure for the movement of material from one stage to another.2.0 Scope: This procedure is applicable for the movement of material from one stage to another stage during various processes in the production department.3.0 Responsibility:Operator, Officer, and Executive – Production DepartmentManager – Production Department4.0 Definitions:NA 5.0 Procedure:5.1 Store to … Read more

Various Types of HPLC Columns

Types of HPLC Columns

Various types of HPLC columns from the analytical point of view. know about what is an HPLC column? The column is the heart of the HPLC. The column stationary phase separates the sample components of interest using various physical and chemical parameters. It is usually made of stainless steel to withstand high pressure caused by … Read more

SOP on Operation of Filter Press

1.0 Objective: To lay down the procedure for operation of Filter Press.2.0 Scope: This procedure is applicable for the operation of the Filter Press in the liquid oral department.3.0 Responsibility:Production Officer, Production Executive. 4.0 Procedure:4.1 Assembling:4.1.1 The filter press consists of 9 sets of filter plates, mesh, and non-woven filter pads alternating with each other.4.1.2 … Read more

SOP on Monitoring Temperature, Relative Humidity, and Differential Pressure

1.0 Objective: To lay down a procedure for monitoring temperature, relative humidity, and differential pressure in the production area.2.0 Scope: This procedure is applicable to the monitoring of temperature, relative humidity, and differential pressure in the production area.3.0 Responsibility: Officer, Executive – Production DepartmentManager – Production Department 4.0 Procedure:4.1 Recording of Temperature and relative humidity:4.1.1 … Read more

Methyl Orange indicator Preparation | How to make w/v Methyl Orange

Aim: Methyl Orange Indicator Preparation | How to make w/v methyl orange Requirements: Glasswares: Burette, burette stand, conical flask, volumetric pipette, beaker, measuring flask, funnel, glass rod, wash bottle, storage container, etc. Chemicals: Methyl orange, Ethanol 20 ml, and Distilled water. Procedure for Methyl Orange Indicator preparation Related Post: Preparation and Standardization of 0.1 N HCl

SOP on Inventory and Storage of Sieves, Screens

1.0 Objective: To lay down a procedure for Inventory and storage of sieves, screens. 2.0 Scope: This procedure is applicable to Inventory management and storage of sieves, screens. 3.0 Responsibility: Operator, Officer, Executive – Production DepartmentManager – Production Department 4.0 Procedure: 4.1 Inventory4.1.1 On intimation of receipt from stores, collect all the sieves/screens from the … Read more

Preparation and Standardization of 0.1 N HCl

To Preparation and Standardization of 0.1 N HCl utilizing sodium carbonate (also comprehended as washing soda, soda ash, and soda crystals) as the primary standard (Acid-base titration). Prerequisites for preparation and standardization of 0.1 N HCL: Glasswares: Burette, stand for burette, a conical flask, volumetric pipette to makeup volume, beaker, volumetric flask, funnel, glass rod, … Read more

SOP on cleaning of new equipment/machinery

1.0 OBJECTIVE: To lay down a procedure for cleaning of new equipment/machinery / in-process product containers/accessories received. 2.0 SCOPE: This procedure is applicable to the cleaning of new equipment/machinery / In-process product containers/accessories in the production department. 3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:Officer, Executive – Production DepartmentManager – Production Department 4.0 DEFINITION(S): Accessories: Sieves, screens. Spatulas, scoops SS jugs, … Read more

SOP on Change Control / FDA Change Control

1.0 OBJECTIVE: 1.1 To define SOP on Change Control to be made in the authorized documents, validated methods, process, procedures, facilities, and equipment. 2.0 RESPONSIBILITY2.1 Assistant / Chemist / Executive – To initiate the Change Control Form.2.2 Respective Department Head – To evaluate and justify the required change.2.3 Other Departments Heads – To review and … Read more

SOP on Handling Products During a Power Failure

1.0 OBJECTIVE: To lay down a procedure for handling products during a power failure in the production area.2.0 SCOPE: This procedure is applicable to the handling of products during a power failure in the production area.3.0 RESPONSIBILITY:Officer, Executive – Production Department, Quality AssuranceManager – Production Department, Quality Assurance4.0 DEFINITION(S):NA 5.0 PROCEDURE: 5.1 Action to be … Read more

Fundamentals of Validation SOP

Purpose: The goal of establishing Fundamentals of Validation SOPs is to help the parent business, affiliates, and contract manufacturers understand and maintain the validation program in order to meet GMP regulations. Responsibility: The quality assurance manager is responsible for developing and maintaining the validation program. Compliance with SOPs is the responsibility of departmental managers and contrac­tors. … Read more