Pharmaceutical Excipients

Coloring Agents in Pharmaceutical Industry

Coloring Agents in Pharmaceutical Industry

Coloring agents are used mainly to impart an elegant appearance, identification and protection to: Color Index Number (C.I. No.) is the identifier number of color “dye” or “lake”. Example Dyes vs Lakes Regulations 3 main sources to set specification of dyes Common Tests of Dyes Common Tests of Lakes Same ... Read More
WHO GMP Guideline for Excipients Used in Pharmaceutical Products

WHO GMP Guideline for Excipients Used in Pharmaceutical Products

The WHO guideline Good Manufacturing Practices: supplementary guidelines for the manufacture of pharmaceutical excipients, was published in the WHO Technical ReportSeries No 885, 1999. As excipients are sometimes used in large quantities in pharmaceutical dosage forms, and may contain impurities, they can affect the quality of a finished pharmaceutical product. ... Read More
Excipients in Pharmaceutical Applications

Excipients in Pharmaceutical Applications

Pharmaceutical excipients are used in virtually all drug products and are essential for drug product manufacturing and performance. Thus, the successful manufacture of a robust product requires the use of well-defined excipients and manufacturing processes that consistently yield a quality product. The intended end use of the excipient should be ... Read More