Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: https://doi.org/10.1208/s12249-012-9799-y
Title: A study on in-line tablet coatingthe influence of compaction and coating on tablet dimensional changes
Authors: Cahyadi, C.
Tan, B.X.
Chan, L.W. 
Heng, P.W.S. 
Keywords: continuous manufacturing
in-line coating
tablet coating
tapered dies
viscoelastic strain recovery
Issue Date: Sep-2012
Citation: Cahyadi, C., Tan, B.X., Chan, L.W., Heng, P.W.S. (2012-09). A study on in-line tablet coatingthe influence of compaction and coating on tablet dimensional changes. AAPS PharmSciTech 13 (3) : 785-792. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1208/s12249-012-9799-y
Abstract: Prior to coating, tablets are usually stored for a definite period to enable complete strain recovery and prevent subsequent volumetric expansion-related coating defects. In-line coating is defined as the coating of tablets immediately after compaction. In-line coating will be expected to improve manufacturing efficiencies. In this study, the possibility of in-line coating was studied by evaluating the influence of compaction and coating on tablet dimensional changes. The use of tapered dies for compaction was also evaluated. Two types of tablet coaters which presented different coating environments, namely the Supercell™ coater and pan coater, were employed for coating. The extent of tablet dimensional changes was studied in real time using optical laser sensors in a controlled environment. After compaction, tablet dimensional changes were found to be anisotropic. In contrast, coating resulted in isotropic volume expansion in both the axial and radial directions. Pan coating resulted in significantly greater tablet dimensional changes compared to Supercell™ coating. There was no significant difference in dimensional changes of tablets coated in line or after complete viscoelastic strain recovery for Supercell™ coating. However, significantly different dimensional changes were observed for pan coating. The use of tapered dies during compaction was found to result in more rapid viscoelastic strain recovery and also significantly reduced tablet dimensional changes when tablets were immediately coated after compaction using the pan coater. In conclusion, the Supercell™ coater appeared to be more suitable for in-line tablet coating, while tapered dies were beneficial in reducing tablet dimensional changes when the pan coater was employed for in-line coating. © 2012 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists.
Source Title: AAPS PharmSciTech
URI: http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/105602
ISSN: 15309932
DOI: 10.1208/s12249-012-9799-y
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