This article was originally published on MedicalDesign.com in May 2014. Applying a coating to a medical device or instrument can improve the device’s performance and reduce potential side effects. As ...

HARLEYSVILLE, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Colorcon Inc. announces an exciting process development for sugar coated pharmaceutical tablets with the launch of Opadry® SGR, Rapid Sugar Film Coating System.

Making a new coating consists of 3 major steps: formulating the coating chemistry, setting up the process, and developing the application. Making a new coating is the combined effort of R&D, ...

Coating technologies have become a cornerstone in pharmaceutical manufacturing, offering numerous advantages ranging from enhanced drug stability to controlled release profiles and improved patient ...

Common defects in tablet film coating can be minimized by effective design of the tablet core and the coating process. Film coatings on pharmaceutical tablets provide a broad range of functionalities, ...

Effective design of the tablet core and the coating process can help prevent film coating problems. Film coatings on pharmaceutical tablets provide a broad range of functionalities, and the coating ...

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