Capsule Encapsulation Methods Quiz

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What is the purpose of the coating modification in soft gelatin capsules?

To increase the solubility of the capsule

To change the color of the capsule

To decrease the solubility of the capsule (correct)

To improve the taste of the capsule

Which of the following is not a method of manufacturing soft gelatin capsules?

Plate Process

Reciprocating Die Process

Rotary Die Process

Spray Drying Process (correct)

What is the cause of 'Blooming' in soft gelatin capsules?

Inappropriate tablet shape or coating formulation

Excessive moisture uptake by the tablet cores

Precipitation of polymer at high temperature

High concentration and low molecular weight of plasticizer (correct)

What is the cause of 'Twinning' in tablets?

Inappropriate tablet shape or tracky coating formulation Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of 'Orange Peel' defect in tablet coatings?

Inadequate spreading of the coating Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the 'Thermal Coupling' method in sealing gelatin capsules?

To use a liquid wetting agent to lower the melting point between cap and body, then bond them Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a problem associated with the flowability of materials in tablet manufacturing?

Arching/Bridging Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical moisture content range for the wet granulation process in tablet manufacturing?

31-35% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of fluid bed granulation over traditional granulation methods?

Easier and faster process Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a requirement for direct compression tablet processing without granulation?

Good flowability and compressibility Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a type of dry granulation method mentioned in the text?

Double compression Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of coating tablets in the manufacturing process?

To prevent capping and lamination Signup and view all the answers

What is the main disadvantage of the oldest method of sugar coating tablets?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the sealing step in the sugar coating process?

To waterproof the tablet core and separate it from water Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common sub-coating agent used in the sugar coating process?

Talc Signup and view all the answers

Which step in the sugar coating process is considered the most critical?

Sub-coating Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tablet defect is caused by air entrapment during the tableting process?

Capping and lamination Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tablet defect is caused by excessive moisture in the tablet formulation?

Sticking and picking Signup and view all the answers

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