Are coating ingredients safe for consumption?
Yes. All coating components used in pharmaceutical products are carefully selected to be non-toxic, biocompatible, and approved by regulatory agencies like the FDA and EMA.
Are there types of ready-mix coating?
Yes, there are types of ready-mix film coating. Novo Excipients offers different types of ready-mix coating to address a specific need, such as moisture protection, enteric delivery, quick drying, transparent,…
Can ready-mix coating be customised for specific drug formulations?
Yes. Tablet coating manufacturers often offer customizable versions depending on the requirements of tablet manufacturers.
Do ready-mix coating require specialised equipment?
No. Most ready-mix coating are compatible with standard coating equipment already used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
Is there a quality difference between traditional and ready-mix coating?
Ready-mix coating often offers more consistent quality, reducing variability from batch to batch.
Does the coating affect how the tablet works?
Yes, some coatings are designed to control when and where the drug is released in the body. Poor coating can delay or affect drug release.
Why is tablet coating required?
Coating protects the tablet from moisture, light, or air. It can also improve taste, make tablets easier to swallow, and control how the drug is released.
How is film coating different from sugar coating?
Film coating uses a thin layer of polymer, while sugar coating uses multiple layers of sugar syrup.
Can excipients be customised for specific drugs?
Yes. Depending on the drug’s needs, excipients can be chosen or modified to support absorption, stability, or shelf life. Contact Novo Excipients to know more.
Do excipients have side effects?
Excipients are usually considered safe, but in rare cases, they can cause reactions, especially in sensitive individuals.