Pharmaceutical Coatings

Pharmaceutical coatings are external layers applied to medications and supplements for various purposes. From protecting the active ingredient to improving administration, these coatings play a crucial role in pharmaceutical formulation for both human and veterinary use. 

Protection of the Active Ingredient: Pharmaceutical coatings offer a protective layer around the active ingredient, safeguarding it from adverse environmental conditions.

Taste Masking: They enhance the acceptability of the medication by masking unpleasant tastes, facilitating administration. 

Controlled Release: They allow for controlled release of the active ingredient, ensuring effective and sustained administration. 

Improvement of Stability: They contribute to the physical and chemical stability of the medication, prolonging its shelf life. 

Facilitation of Swallowing: They make tablets and capsules easier to swallow, enhancing the patient’s experience. 

Aesthetic Appearance: Pharmaceutical coatings improve the aesthetic appearance of medications, which is especially crucial in pediatric formulations. 

Compatibility with Excipients: They are compatible with a variety of excipients, allowing for versatile formulation. 

Tablets and Capsules: Widely applied in the formulation of tablets and capsules for various purposes.

Nutritional Supplements: Used in coatings for supplements to improve acceptability and appearance. 

Pediatric Medications: Pharmaceutical coatings are essential in formulations for children, where taste and appearance are critical aspects. 

Veterinary Formulations: Applied in medications for animals to enhance administration and acceptance. 

pH-Sensitive Medications: Used in formulations where protection against acidic or alkaline conditions is required. 

Protection of the Active Ingredient: Safeguard the effectiveness of the active ingredient against environmental factors.

Improvement of Administration: Facilitate administration, especially in pediatric and animal patients. 

Increased Acceptability: Improve the acceptability of the medication by masking unpleasant tastes. 

Controlled Release: Allow precise control of the release of the active ingredient. 

Aesthetic Appearance: Contribute to a more attractive presentation of the medication, enhancing patient compliance.