Cracking is a situation in which small cracks are identified on the top and bottom central surfaces of tablets during the processing of the tablets or during their subsequent use. Hardly are the cracks identified on the sides of the tablets but mainly on the top and bottom surfaces.
In cases where large sizes of granules are the main cause of the cracking of the drugs, the size of the granules can be reduced and finer granules can be used to avoid the occurrence of large particles within the drug and, therefore, avoid the cracking of the drug.
The use of very dry granules during the formation of the tablet is another cause of the cracking of the tablet. In order to avoid cracking as a result of weak attachment of the particulate granules found within the tablet, the granules should be moistened well and an adequate amount of binder should be used during the formation of the tablets. Expansion of the tablets (which is another reason for the cracking related to formation) can be avoided by the use of dry binders to control the expansion of the tablets. Granulation should be done at room temperature since granulation at very cold temperatures also leads to cracking.
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Machines also lead to the cracking of the tablets. During the ejection of the tablet, for instance, the tablet expands due to the presence of air within it, to avoid this tapered die should be used during the ejection of the tablet. Deep concavities also cause cracking during the removal of the drugs, therefore, special take-offs should be used to avoid the cracking of the drugs during the removal process.
It is therefore important that the drugs are prepared using the put up standards of the drug formulation. The amount and ratios that are used to formulate the drug should not be ignored but rather followed. The machines that are to be used in the drug processing industries should be continuously serviced and checked for any errors that may hinder or affect drug processing negatively. Only the learned or well-experienced individuals should be allowed to handle the formulation of drugs.
It is important for the well experienced to handle equipment to avoid the creation of substantial loss in the company or institution as a result of poor drug preparation. Drugs are important for the sick, don't let them crack.
It is important for the well experienced to handle equipment to avoid the creation of substantial loss in the company or institution as a result of poor drug preparation. Drugs are important for the sick, don't let them crack.
Jayash,
ReplyDeleteAnkur wrote right blog....he tried to explain that larger size granules (usually 1.00 mm screen used during dry granulation process) and high compaction force, narrow gap between roller produce granules with larger in diameter during PSD analysis.
On the contrary, wet granulation we can achieve optimum size granules (425 micron to 600 micron) because of wet milling (after RMG DISCHARGE and before load to dryer) and dry milling (after finished drying) as processing steps.....
Large size granules produced during dry granulation leads to cracking....In dry granulation, dry binder rarely require to add in formulation ....Reformulation with dry binder only if tablets defects observed while wet granulation not possible in absence of binder (povidone, low viscosity HPMC, HPC).