Types of tablets and requirements for tablets bottles

Tablets are common dosage forms in drugs. They can be divided into controlled release tablets, sustained release tablets and other types according to different preparation processes and drugs. What are the characteristics of different tablets and what are the requirements for tablet bottles?

Controlled release tablets and sustained release tablets are actually relatively special pharmaceutical preparation technologies. The sustained-release tablet literally means slow release. It can be released slowly in the human body, maintain a certain blood concentration for a long time, play a relatively long-term role, and reduce the number of drug administration to a certain extent. Under the same treatment effect, ordinary tablets may need to be taken three or four times a day, while sustained-release tablets are usually given once or twice a day, which can facilitate patients to a certain extent and improve their compliance.

For controlled-release tablets, it can not only make the drug release slowly, but also release at a constant rate, while ensuring that the drug effect is in a very stable state. Compared with ordinary tablets, controlled-release tablets and sustained-release tablets have made many improvements in the preparation process. Therefore, when we purchase or use them, we will find that their prices may be higher than those of ordinary tablets.

Although there are differences in the preparation and efficacy of dosage forms, the basic requirements for packaging are the same. Plastic packaging bottles are generally selected for tablet bottles, and the processing materials are polyethylene, polypropylene, etc. The requirements for moisture-proof and sealing are relatively high. Desiccants will be placed inside the bottle or on the top of the bottle cap to prevent the tablets from being damped and decomposed.