Spheronization is the process where extrudates (the output from an extruder) are shaped into small rounded or spherical granules. In practice, these usually vary in size from 0.4 to about 3.0 mm. The use of these spheroids can be relevant for a wide variety of industries.
Spheronization provides an efficient method of producing uniform discrete particles of various sizes (size can be controlled, according to user needs between a wide range of diameters). As an example, where spheres would allow better dispersion of ingredients is especially useful in the pharmaceutical, biotechnology (such as bone filler and regeneration) and nutraceutical industries. This allows for more accurate dosage measurements when filling capsules. In other industries such as neutraceutical supply, the capsules can be coloured or coated allowing for easy identification, also dissolution and active material release properties can be controlled.
Taste-masking techniques are applied to mask or overcome the bitter or unpleasant taste of active pharmaceutical ingredients/drugs to achieve patient acceptability and compliance. Oral administration of bitter or unpleasant tasting drugs is often the biggest barrier for patient groups, such as paediatrics and geriatrics. An unpleasant taste is the biggest barrier in the treatment of the pediatric population.
Unless the active ingredient is tasteless or does not have any unpleasant taste, taste-masking plays a key role in the success of a final solid oral dosage form.
In the tablet-pressing process, it is important that all ingredients be fairly dry, powdered or granular, somewhat uniform in particle size and freely flowing.
Mixed particle sized powder can segregate during manufacturing operations, which can result in tablets with poor drug or active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) content uniformity.
Content uniformity ensures that the same API dose is delivered with each tablet.
Most tablet formulations include excipients.
Binder is added in the formulation to help hold the tablet together and give it strength e.g.lactose and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose.
Often, an ingredient is also needed to act as a disintegrant to aid tablet dispersion once swallowed releasing the API for absorption.
Some amounts of lubricants are usually added as well. The most common of these is magnesium stearate. These help the tablets once pressed to be more easily ejected from the die.
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Spheronization is a pivotal process in the pharmaceutical industry. It involves shaping extrudates into small, rounded, or spherical granules that are essential for various applications. These granules typically range in size from 0.4 to about 3.0 mm and find relevance in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and nutraceutical industries.
Spheronization offers several benefits to Pharmaceutical Companies, which are as follows:
To summarize, spheronization is an indispensable process in the pharmaceutical industry, providing a diverse range of benefits that directly contribute to the development of high-quality and effective medications.
Taste-masking is a critical aspect of pharmaceutical formulations, especially when dealing with drugs that have a bitter or unpleasant taste. Achieving patient acceptability and compliance is a significant challenge, particularly in pediatrics and geriatrics.
Taste-masking techniques offer several benefits, which are as follows:
To summarize, taste-masking techniques in pharmaceuticals are invaluable for improving patient compliance, enhancing the administration of medications, and ensuring a positive patient experience.
In the tablet-pressing process, all ingredients must be dry, powdered, or granular, reasonably uniform in particle size, and free-flowing. The mixed particle-sized powder can segregate during manufacturing, leading to tablets with poor drug content uniformity. Content uniformity is crucial to ensure that each tablet delivers the same API dose. Most tablet formulations include excipients, including binders, disintegrants, and lubricants.
Binders play a crucial role in tablet formulations. They are the components that hold the various ingredients together and provide the tablet with the necessary cohesion and strength. Binders are essential for ensuring that the tablet remains intact during manufacturing, handling, and consumption. In tablet formulation, binders serve several vital functions:
The selection of a binder depends on the specific requirements of the tablet, such as its intended use and desired drug release profile.
Disintegrants are essential in tablet formulations to ensure that the tablet rapidly breaks apart and disperses in the gastrointestinal tract after ingestion, which is particularly important for tablets designed for oral administration. Disintegrants promote the disintegration of the tablet by breaking down its structure and allowing the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) to become available for absorption. Critical functions of disintegrants in tablet formulations include:
The choice of disintegrant depends on factors such as the desired disintegration time and the specific requirements of the formulation.
Taste-masking techniques are applied to mask or overcome the bitter or unpleasant taste of active pharmaceutical ingredients/drugs to achieve patient acceptability and compliance. Oral administration of bitter or unpleasant tasting drugs is often the biggest barrier for patient groups, such as paediatrics and geriatrics. An unpleasant taste is the biggest barrier in the treatment of the pediatric population.
Unless the active ingredient is tasteless or does not have any unpleasant taste, taste-masking plays a key role in the success of a final solid oral dosage form.
Lubricants are essential components in tablet formulations to prevent the tablet mixture from adhering to the tablet press or other machinery during the manufacturing process. They ensure that the tablet blend flows smoothly and uniformly into the die cavity of the tablet press and that the tablets can be quickly ejected from the die after compression. Critical functions of lubricants in tablet formulations include:
To summarize, binders, disintegrants, and lubricants are integral components in tablet formulations. The selection of these excipients is a critical step in the tablet formulation process and requires careful consideration of the desired tablet characteristics and performance.
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Taste-masking techniques are applied to mask or overcome the bitter or unpleasant taste of active pharmaceutical ingredients/drugs to achieve patient acceptability and compliance. Oral administration of bitter or unpleasant tasting drugs is often the biggest barrier for patient groups, such as paediatrics and geriatrics. An unpleasant taste is the biggest barrier in the treatment of the pediatric population.
Unless the active ingredient is tasteless or does not have any unpleasant taste, taste-masking plays a key role in the success of a final solid oral dosage form.
Taste-masking techniques are applied to mask or overcome the bitter or unpleasant taste of active pharmaceutical ingredients/drugs to achieve patient acceptability and compliance. Oral administration of bitter or unpleasant tasting drugs is often the biggest barrier for patient groups, such as paediatrics and geriatrics. An unpleasant taste is the biggest barrier in the treatment of the pediatric population.
Unless the active ingredient is tasteless or does not have any unpleasant taste, taste-masking plays a key role in the success of a final solid oral dosage form.
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