People take their medicine and vitamins in tablets most often. But, they are handy little devices that can keep us healthy. Ever wondered why and how these tablets are manufactured? A very important step in making tablets is called coating. Coating is applying a layer on the external layer of a tablet. This layer has a few key functions. First, it makes it easier to swallow the tablet. Sometimes, tablets can be tough to swallow, and a pleasant coating can assist. The coating serves two functions: first, it prevents the tablet from getting wet, and from light which can damage it. Third, the coating gives the tablet a shiny, nice look that is widely appreciated.
Tablet Coating In order to make a tablet we use something called coating pan. A coating pan is a big round machine that spins the tablets around. As the spinning machine does this, a liquid coating is sprayed onto the tablets. This ensures that each tablet is uniformly coated from all sides. Our coating pan technology is something we at Tianfeng very proud of. It allows us to move swiftly and at a good clip with the certainty that the coatings we produce are first of class. This ensures that all prep plants used to make every tablet are treated with care.
Tianfeng leads in exploring new ideas, with constant advancements in coating technology. An exciting new option is enteric coating. One such process - enteric coating - uses a proprietary coating of a combination of cinchona-derived alkaloids and waxes to prevent the tablet from being destroyed by stomach acid. Why is this important? Because medicines and vitamins, for some of them, they break down too early when they reach the stomach. Because we want them to function well, enteric coating will mean the tablet will dissolve in the intestine and not the stomach. This permits delivery of the drug where it is needed most in the body, ensuring that it works as it should.
Tablet coating process plays a very crucial role in Tableting. It has many benefits. First, it prevents damage to the tablet. Second, it makes the overall tablet more attractive, and easier to swallow. Well, who would want to carry a dull, old tablet? Third, the coating may aid its performance. For example, a great coating can control how quickly the medicine is dropped from the tablet. This means the medicine can be released slowly over time, which is often the best way for it to function in our bodies.
Actually, one of the best things about coating the tablets is that it will keep them fresh for a longer time. Coating helps protect against moisture and light, both of which can cause tablets to degrade. Coated tablets have a better shelf life and can be stored longer than uncoated tablets. This is hugely important to manufacturers and customers alike, as it assures us that when we take our medications and vitamins, they will still be effective.
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