Chapter - 4 Packaging of Pharmaceuticals Contents 1. Definition 2. Qualities of Good Container 3. Types of Container 4. Materials Used in Making of Containers 5. Closures 6. Types of Closures 7. Materials Used in Making of Closures 8. Aerosol Packaging 9. Modern Unit Dose Packaging After the manufacturing of drugs, it is essential that these should be stored properly. The stability of drug during its storage depends on so many factors and proper packaging is one of them. The pharmaceutical products are in direct contact with the containers and closures. So improper packing and poor quality of containers may lead to deteriora tion of the products. Pharmaceutical container has been defined as a device that holds the drug and it may or may not be in direct contact with the pharmaceutical preparations. Closures are the devices by means of which containers can be opened and closed. Qualities of a Good Container 1. It should be made of materials which can withstand wear and tear during norma
Chapter - 2 Introduction To Pharmacopoeia Pharmacological = Pharmakon ( means drug ) + Poesia ( to make ) • Pharmacopoeia is a government official book that describes the standard of drugs, tests of identification, efficacy& potency to be maintained strictly. It contains a collection of monographs published by authorised bodies like the government or pharmaceutical society. • Monograph is a collection of detailed information on a particular drug, chemical name, assay, formula, solubility, identification, P H , and dose. Importance of Pharmacopoeia • To maintain uniformity & control the standards of drugs available in the market. • To avoid alteration in drugs • To provide complete information on drugs. • Reference for laboratory, industry and academic instruction. Indian Pharmacopoeia • Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission ( IPC ) set standards for drug manufacturing, sold, and consumption in India. • In pre-independence days, British Pharmacopoeia (BP) was used in India. • In 1