Coat

Short coats (typically hip-length) are generally worn by medical students and residents. The lab coats are presented to students in a meaningful, symbolic white coat ceremony, and is considered a very significant event in the aspiring doctor’s journey. How long should a doctors white coat be? For first-year residents, white coats are short, typically hip […]

In general, if a medication is in your stomach for fewer than 20 minutes before you vomit, it’s a good and perfectly safe idea to take another. (It takes that long for your stomach to start to break down the drug.) But before you reach for the bottle, try to figure out why you threw […]

Vinyl coating is a type of powder coating that protects the base material from harmful ultraviolet rays, abrasion, and corrosion. The flexible thermoplastic coating also offers chemical and electrical resistance, low surface friction, and substantial impact protection, which can improve product durability. What is vinyl coated metal? It is a thin layer of a protective […]

If you frequently throw up after taking a prescribed medication, it’s recommended to talk to your healthcare provider. They may be able to offer some alternative options. As mentioned, some medications avoid the digestive system, and vomiting doesn’t alter their effectiveness. How long after taking a pill can I throw up? In general, if a […]

If you frequently throw up after taking a prescribed medication, it’s recommended to talk to your healthcare provider. They may be able to offer some alternative options. As mentioned, some medications avoid the digestive system, and vomiting doesn’t alter their effectiveness. What should I do if I vomit after taking medication? Answer. In general, if […]

The time required for an enteric-coated dosage form to reach the intestine mostly depends on the presence and type of food in the stomach. It varies from 30 minutes up to 7 hours, with an average time of 6 hours. Are coated tablets easier on the stomach? A coated tablet generally goes down easier and […]

Film coating is a common step in tablet manufacture that can be used to improve product appearance, organoleptic properties, or to facilitate swallowing. Functional film coats can also be used as a part of the product’s stabilisation strategy and to modify or delay drug release. What is the advantage of film coated tablets? In non-functional […]

An enteric coating is a polymer barrier applied to oral medication that prevents its dissolution or disintegration in the gastric environment. What are enteric coatings? Enteric coating is a special case of a mechanism using erosion or dissolution of a coating to control release. An enteric coating resists dissolution under acidic conditions, but is freely […]

The polymer coatings greatly benefit your office and/or home materials. The reason why is because they provide your materials wonderful protection from corrosion. It is essentially a paint that shields the material from harmful conditions. Any of the polymeric coatings made for corrosion protection are typically tough. Why is polymer coating used? Polymer coatings are […]

Polymer coated fabrics are synthetic material with several coating surfaces of different polymers including polyurethane, polyethylene, polyacrylamide, polyvinyl chloride. These fabrics are gaining popularity due to its waterproof, UV resistant, abrasion and durable properties. What does polymer coated mean? Polymer coatings are thin layers of polymer applied to either flat substrates or irregular objects. Polymeric […]

There are two techniques for the subcoating application; lamination process and suspension subcoating process; each with its distinct features and advantages. Which is the final stage in sugar coating? The final step in the sugar coating process is a polishing step. This is carried out to impart a shiny distinctive appearance to the tablet. An […]

In non-functional films, the tablet core is provided with a thin film coating, to e.g. isolate the drug and thus prevent its volatilization. The protective film improves the mechanical stability, the aesthetics, the identity, the storage conditions and the flow properties as well as the surface structure of the tablet. Why is film coating used? […]

What is sugar coating? The process of sugar coating, which has its origins in the confectionery industry, involves the successive deposition of aqueous sugar solution on the tablet cores as they are rotated and tumbled in a revolving pan by spraying sugar solution or suspensions into pans and drying off the solvent. Why is sugar […]

When a medication is coated in a special coating – which may help protect the drug from stomach acids – often times it may take longer for the therapeutic to reach the bloodstream. For example, aspirin may dissolve in a matter of minutes, while gelcaps may take much longer, due to their gel coating. Why […]

Disadvantages of Sugar Coating It may also hide or mask the unsavoury taste of the drug that some patients may find unpalatable. Sugar coating insulates and masks the colour and texture of the tablet’s core. It may also influence the release of the encased drug in the body. What are defects of sugar coating? Sugar […]

The most widely used polymers in non-functional film coating are cellulose derivatives such as hypromellose. Plasticizers, used to improve the flexibility of the film formed and prevent it from cracking or breaking. They work by weakening the attraction between the polymer molecules to make the film more malleable. Which of the following polymer is widely […]

Not all drugs are meant to be dissolved in the stomach, because the acidic environment can interfere with the drug’s potency. If a medication does not dissolve in the stomach, it is usually the job of the juices inside the large intestine to break it down, before it is further metabolised. What causes a pill […]

An enteric coating allows tablets to survive intact as they pass through the acidic stomach. They then dissolve in the less acidic small intestine to be absorbed. Where does an enteric-coated tablet dissolve? Enteric coated tablets have a coating that is designed not to dissolve in the acidic environment of the stomach but to pass […]

Definition of encrust transitive verb. : to cover, line, or overlay with or as if with a crust. intransitive verb. : to form a crust. What does encrusted mean synonym? blacken, smear, smudge, sully, cover, fill, stuff, begrime, blotch, blur, coat, contaminate, corrupt, debase, defile, discolor, foul, grime, muddy, mung. What does envelop mean? 1 […]

Polymers used in film coating fall into the following categories. Cellulose ethers e.g., Hydroxy Propyl Methyl Cellulose (HPMC), Hydroxy Propyl Cellulose (HPC), Ethyl Cellulose (EC), Methyl Cellulose. Vinyl polymers e.g., polyvinyl pyrrolidone. Glycols e.g., high molecular weight polyethylene glycol. Which polymer is used in film coating of tablets? Polyvinyl alcohol-polyethylene glycol copolymers. This is a […]