Capsules Flashcards
These are solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within either hard or soft soluble container or “shell”. They are usually formed from gelatin; however, they also may be made from starch or other suitable substances.
Capsules
“Telescoping Capsules” or “Dry Filled Capsules”
Hard Gelatin Capsules
A heterogeneous product derived by irreversible hydrolytic extraction of treated animal collagen. Obtained by the partial hydrolysis of collagen obtained from the skin, white connective tissue, and bones of animals.
Gelatin Blends
Two (2) Types of Gelatin Blends
- Type A
- Type B
Pork Skins by Acid Hydrolysis
Type A
Bone and Animal Skin by Alkaline Hydrolysis
Type B
It contributes to the plasticity and clarity to the blend, thereby reducing haze or cloudiness of the tablet finished capsules.
Pork Skin Gelatin
It gives tough, firm film; but tends to be hazy and brittle by itself.
Calf Bone Gelatin
(T/F): Materials such as methylcellulose, polyvinyl alcohols, and denatured gelatins—modifies the solubility of capsules and produces enteric effect.
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The “Pin Method” of production is adapted, with the use of completely automatic machines.
Hard Gelatin Capsules
Four (4) Capsule Filling Equipment
- Lilly and Parke Davis Machines
- MG2 Machine Automatiche
- Zanasi
- Hofliger and Karg
An equipment where pelletized or granular materials are readily filled by the removal of the auger, to avoid crushing of the pellets or granules.
Lilly and Parke Davis Machines
An equipment where each station of the machine is equipped with safety device that automatically stops the machine, at any event of irregularity.
MG2 Machine Automatiche
Four (4) Models of MG2 Machine Automatiche
- Model G36/4
- Model G36/2
- Model G36
- Model G37
150 filled cap / min
Model G36/4
300 filled cap / min
Model G36/2
600 filled cap / min
Model G36
1600 filled cap / min
G37
An equipment which is composed of six (6) machine models with the capacity ranging from 60 to 1,000 filled capsules / min.
Zanasi
Six (6) Models of Zanasi
- Model LZ 64
- Model RM 63
- Model RV 59
- Model AZ 30
- Model AZ 60
- Model BZ 150
60 filled cap / min
Model LZ 64
160 filled cap / min
Model RM 63
250 filled cap / min
Model RV 59
500 filled cap / min
Model AZ 30