April 2021

How to refresh your basic knowledge?

 Q:1 Theobroma is also known as_______? a)Carnauba wax b)Cocoa Butter c)Corn Oil d)Sesame oil  Right answer is (b) Q:2 Theobroma is used in which of the following dosage forms_______? a)Tablet b)Suppository c)Ointments d)Creams Right answer is (b) Q:3 Massa Esterinum is used in pharmaceutical preparations as_______? a)Oil Base b)Hydrocarbon Base c)Emulsifying Base d)All of the […]

Components Of Tablet Coating Suspension|Formulation of tablet coating

Tablet coating is a process in which a thin layer of polymer is deposited over a core tablet and the weight gain of the film may vary from 1-5 % for film coating to 10-12% for enteric coating. Sugarcoating is also a type of coating but in sugar coating instead of a polymer layer, we

Mechanism of disintegration|Superdisintegrants

Disintegrants are the class of excipients that are used in tablets or capsules to break the tablet or capsules into small parts or fragments when coming in contact with water or fluid. In technical terms, disintegrants break the tablets into granules and granules into fine powders to release the Active Pharmaceutical ingredient and enhance its