Flashcards in Capsules Deck (16)
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Advantages of solid dosage (5)
-convenient
-light weight
-tasteless
-easy identification
-long shelf life
2
T/F Capsules almost always have an excipient
TRUE
3
______ is what makes opaque color
titanium dioxide
4
Capsules can be found in ____ or ____ gelatin shell
soft or hard (both contain 12-16% water)
5
How is gelatin obtained?
by partial hydrolysis of collagen (from skin and bones of animals)
6
T/F gelatin is soluble in hot water and warm gastric fluid
TRUE
7
Do companies marketing capsule products make the capsule shells first or are they made as part of the filling process?
the capsule shells are made first
8
__________ is very important when making the capsule shells
controlled temperature
9
How are the 2 capsule parts brought together?
-sealed by colored bands of gelatin
-locking groves in the shell wall
10
000 and 5, which is larger?
000 is the largest--> the larger the number the smaller the capsule
11
In order to determine if a formulation will fit in a capsule?
you need the bulk density of the formulation
12
What 3 things help with the flow rate of capsules?
-diluent
-glidant
-lubricant
13
magnesium stearate is an example of?
lubricant--> it is hydrophobic
14
What is the goal of mixing and blending of capsules?
to produce a homogeneous mass
15
What is the purpose of making 5-10% extra powder?When is this not okay?
some may be lost; when making control substances
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