We need a proper packaging for pharmaceutical products to store it properly and to avoid any deterioration due to the packaging material or environmental factors.
A Pharmaceutical container is defined as a device that holds the drug and it may or may not be direct contact with the pharmaceutical preparations.
Closures are the devices by means of which containers can be opened or closed.
What are the qualities for a good container?
1. Container should be completely neutral towards the material which is stored in it.
2. The container must not interact physically or chemically with the substance which it holds.
3. Container should be able to help the stored product to maintain stability towards several environmental factors which may cause its deterioration.
4. Container should be made of such material which can withstand wear and tear during normal handling.
5. Container should be so designed that a dose can be drawn from it conveniently.
6. It should be able to withstand changes in pressure and temperature. Required in case of Sterilisation of parenteral products along with its containers and closures.
7. The material used for making of container must be non toxic.
8. Container must be such that it can be labelled easily.
9. The container must have pharmaceutically-elegant appearance.
10. The closure of the container must be easily removable and replaceable.
In this chapter we will revise about 1. Types of containers 2. Materials used for making of containers. 3. Closure, types of closures and materials for making of closures. 4. Aerosol packaging 5. Modern unit dose packaging.
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