Overview Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs) represent a critical drug delivery system in respiratory therapy, offering targeted administration of medication directly to the lungs. They are convenient, propellant-free, and widely used in treating chronic diseases like asthma, COPD, and bronchitis. However, DPI formulation — particularly for...
Overview In the growing field of aesthetic dermatology and regenerative medicine, hyaluronic acid (HA)-based dermal fillers have become a go-to solution for facial volume restoration, wrinkle reduction, and skin hydration enhancement. Among the different forms of HA, sodium hyaluronate is widely used due to...
Overview Gel-like pharmaceutical formulations often require a delicate balance — precision, uniformity, and zero compromise on API integrity. In this case, Alphie was selected to address a specific challenge in the formulation of Lanreotide Acetate Autogel, a treatment for hormonal disorders and tumors. The...
The Alphie mixer is extensively used to produce dosage forms especially suitable for paediatric (children) use. Orally disintegrating mini tablets are designed to disintegrate within a few seconds in the oral cavity. ODMTs are very beneficial because they give a pleasant mouth feel, cause...
The Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) is the part of any drug that produces its effects. Some drugs, such as combination therapies, have multiple active ingredients to treat different symptoms or act in different ways. API mixes, which are mixtures of one or more...
In this article on DPI formulation mixer selection, we would like to highlight some of the considerations that go into developing and processing dry powder inhaler (DPI) formulations. Oral inhalation is well recognized as an efficient method of drug delivery by major pharmaceutical companies,...
For drug manufacturers, patient safety is of the utmost concern and efforts to prevent cross-contamination of highly potent active pharmaceutical ingredients (hpapi) are a crucial part of a safe manufacturing process. Likewise, the safety of workers who make apis or finished drug products,...
Do you Know ? Major Toothpaste or Tooth powder Contains Limestone Do you Know ? Major Toothpaste or Tooth powder Contains Limestone – Calcium carbonate, or CaCO3, comprises more than 4% of the earth’s crust and is found throughout the world. Its most common...
Lactose and its specifications Lactose is a naturally occurring simple carbohydrate, or sugar, found only in the milk of mammals. For this reason, it is also commonly referred to as “milk sugar.” All commercial lactose is obtained from the milk of cows as a...
Overview Homeopathy is built on principles of vital energy, dilution, and rhythm. The potency of a homeopathic medicine is not just about how much the substance is diluted — but how effectively it is succussed. Succussion, or vigorous shaking after each dilution, is considered...
