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Four core requirements for desiccant in effervescent tablet packaging

Sep 03 , 2024

Effervescent tablets have become a popular form of medicine because they dissolve quickly in water. However, to maintain their efficacy and stability, the desiccant in the packaging plays a key role. Choosing the right desiccant can not only effectively prevent the deterioration of the effervescent tablets, but also ensure the safety of the medicine. The following are the key requirements for desiccant in effervescent tablet packaging.


Requirements for the moisture content of the desiccant in the effervescent tube

144mm*29mm effervescent tube packaging

1. Non-toxic and harmless requirements: protect patient safety

In the packaging of effervescent tablets, the safety of the desiccant is crucial. The desiccant used must be non-toxic and harmless to ensure that it will not contaminate the medicine or have a negative impact on human health. Commonly used food-grade silica gel and molecular sieves have been strictly tested and meet this standard, which can ensure the safety of the medicine during use.

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2. Appropriate packaging form: ensure effective use

The packaging form of the desiccant is also key to its performance. Generally, the desiccant is in bag form. In the packaging of effervescent tablets, the desiccant is usually placed in a small medicine compartment on the top of the lid. This design can effectively avoid direct contact between the desiccant and the effervescent tablet, thereby preventing contamination, while ensuring that the desiccant has a long-lasting moisture absorption effect.

3. Hygroscopic performance and speed: balance stability

The hygroscopic performance of the desiccant determines whether it can effectively protect the effervescent tablets. Ideal desiccants such as silica gel and molecular sieves can quickly absorb moisture in the environment to prevent the effervescent tablets from becoming ineffective or deteriorating due to moisture. However, the desiccant's hygroscopic speed must also be moderate. Too fast hygroscopicity may cause the effervescent tablets to dry out too much, destroying their structure and solubility, while too slow hygroscopicity may not provide adequate protection. Therefore, choosing the right desiccant can achieve a good balance.

The effectiveness of effervescent tablets depends on the desiccant in their packaging. The desiccant in the effervescent tablet packaging needs to meet the standards of non-toxicity and harmlessness, have excellent hygroscopicity and appropriate hygroscopicity speed, and adopt suitable packaging forms, so as to ensure the stability and safety of the effervescent tablets during storage and use. These factors work together to provide a solid guarantee for the quality of effervescent tablets.


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