Types of Tablet Coating in Pharmaceutical Drug Manufacturing
Tablet Coating is a critical step in drug manufacturing. There are many reasons for tablet coating. One of such reasons is that it helps to protect the drug from environmental conditions. It also helps to improve the taste of medicines, thus, making them easier to take. Tablet coating is the outer casing of a tablet with a substance/layer. The coverings that are used range from the present polysaccharides and polymer-based coats to the traditional sugar coating. The drug coat type depends on the tablet's target consumer to the tablet's function. At Abbvie, we offer potent drug contract manufacturing capabilities. We process over a million vials annually with an automated filling line. Your drug product’s fill and finish procedures can be suited with customized packaging and labeling. The Major Types of Tablet Coatings Here are the major types of tablet coatings used in drug manufacturing: 1. Gelatin Coated Tablets If you have ever had Jell-O, that is gelatin! This type of p...