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Disodium EDTA in Eye Drops Preparation
Disodium EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is often used in eye drop preparations for its chelating properties, which help to stabilize formulations ...
Chelating Agents
Chelating agents play a crucial role in the preparation of eye drops in the pharmaceutical industry for several reasons: Stability ...
Loss on Drying (LOD) Measurement
This is a test used to determine the amount of volatile substances (mainly water) present in a sample by measuring ...
Medical Device Classification | EU vs. USA
Medical device regulations differ significantly between the EU (MDR 2017/745) and the US (FDA 21 CFR 860), impacting market entry ...
Why are Some Tablets Round, others Oval, and Some Shaped Like Capsules?
It’s one of those everyday things that seems random —But in Pharma, nothing is random. Let’s break down the logic ...
Half-life vs Shelf life vs Expiry Date
One of the most misunderstood concepts — even by professionals! Let’s break it down in such a way that even ...
Why Do Syrups Expire Faster Than Tablets?
A tablet has an expiry of 2–3 years. But a liquid syrup? Often just 6 months after opening — sometimes ...
What Do 30°C/65% RH and 30°C/75% RH Represent?
30°C/65% RH: Reflects moderate tropical climates, with temperatures that are warm but not excessively hot and humidity levels that are ...
Why Do Some Medicines Need to Be Taken Before Food, While Others After?
You’ve probably seen instructions like “Take on an empty stomach” or “Take after meals” on medicine labels. But why does ...
Why Do Some Medicines Say ‘Store in a Cool Place’ While Others Say ‘Refrigerate’?
Sounds similar, right? But they mean very different things—and ignoring them can make your medicine useless. Let’s decode this in ...
Why Do We Check Disintegration Time (DT) in Acidic and Buffer Media?
Disintegration Time (DT) testing is a cornerstone of oral dosage form development. But why is DT tested in acidic (pH ...
Same Drug With Different Dosage Form
You’ve seen it: Paracetamol is available as a tablet, syrup, injection, even IV drip. But isn’t it the same drug? ...