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Tablet binders are one of the most essential elements in the formulation of a tablet. Because they promote cohesiveness, the binders, also called adhesives, help the other ingredients in a tablet to mix together. Tablet binders are used to turn powder to granules; this is achieved through the process of granulation. During granulation, powder substances are accumulated to form larger particles called granules.

Description: The term “Binding” is used when the tablet sticks to, takes hold or splits during the molding / pressing process.

Definition: The term is used when either the upper or lower part of the tablet separates horizontally either partially away from the main body or completely and forms a cap when ejected from the press or during the handling process.

Cause: This happens when air is trapped during the compression stage and when the tablet expands after being ejected from the die.

Coating tablets with a thin polymer film can be an effective way to give your products a professional edge. High quality tablets can be quickly and easily produced using a tablet coating machine and the correct excipients . Unfortunately several defects can arise with coatings. The following list provides helpful remedies for common issues that may be encountered.

The following is a brief operating and cleaning guide that can be used for most tablet de-dusting machines. It covers pre-start up, operation and cleaning, and lists some precautions that can be taken to help avoid contamination issues.

The design of tablets requires careful research and understanding especially with respect to the shape of the tablets. Even tiny variations can have a direct impact not only on the cost of production but also on patient’s acceptance, which can lead to either the success or failure of the product.

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It is time consuming and expensive for tablet manufacturers to inspect tooling equipment. That said, advancements in technology have made in-process inspections easier to carry out. Here we discuss some of the main technological developments that have facilitated an easier and less costly in-process inspection.

In today’s article we are going to show you how to make your own pills from home exactly step-by-step so if you ever wondered what is needed to go through this process you are definitely at the right place.

A drug is defined as a mixture of compounds used in the pharmaceutical industry to treat and prevent diseases. The different drug forms help health care providers to administer the drug safely. In this article LFA discusses the different forms of drug dosing and how best you can use them in your business.

Tablet Coating machines are equipment devices used to coat the tablet’s outer surface with a thin coating film.

Tablet packaging machines comes in different types and is categorized as follows

Tablet machines, also called as compressing machines or tablet presses, are the equipment used to compress the powder into its tablet form forming uniform size, shape and weight.

Granulation is the process whereby powder forms are bound together to form aggregates, which are called as granules. Granulation is important as it helps prevent the separation of the ingredients in the mixture as well as improves the flow of the properties of the mixture. It also changes the size of the particles resulting to improved compression and density of the powder mix.

At LFA over the last 7 years we have seen a glimpse into every type of use for a tablet press. Nowadays when someone asks us how to press glass, or metal, or even coffee granules we are no longer surprised. One that was new to us was the pigeon problem.

The process of sugar coating is rare in the pharmaceutical world recently. That said, knowing the problems that one can encounter would help in the event that sugar coating is needed and problems arise.

The rules have changed when it comes to development of products in the pharmaceutical, health and nutritional industry. As generic and branded companies in the industry struggle with new products while at the same time addressing the need of new patients, the companies must also meet the growing productivity demands in the manufacturing industry.