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Binder Types and Properties Used in Tablet Manufacturing

Binder Types and Properties Used in Tablet Manufacturing

Binders are chemical compounds that have an adhesive property. They bind the drug and excipient together and provide it with extra strength. Binders can also form intergranular bonds that fuse together and form a binder bridge between granules adhering to each other. The bridges may result from the melting or softening of the binder during the compression process.

Breaker Lines - Good or Bad?

Breaker Lines - Good or Bad?

The use of scoring on tablets has long been implemented by the manufacturing industry mainly to prevent stress fractures but later on for more considerations that are primarily aesthetic. Bisects are different as they present a challenge to manufacturers as they can affect the tablets.

What is gelatine, and what are the benefits of gelatine supplements and in pharmaceuticals?

What is gelatine, and what are the benefits of gelatine supplements and in pharmaceuticals?

When it comes to taking supplements and multivitamins, we all know how horrible it can be. Often these comes in tablet sizes that are hard to swallow and sometimes leave a bitter taste thereafter. That said, thanks to recent improvements in the industry, one is no longer confined to tablet or capsule supplements as nowadays, gelatin supplements make it easier for people to take these supplements. To better understand gelatin supplements, below is a brief about the product and what benefits one can get as well as the different varieties available in the market today.

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