1. HHV 5014 NUTRACEUTICAL FORMULATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT 8: SOLID DOSAGE FORM COATING TECHNOLOGY
8.3: SUGAR COATING
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2. INTRODUCTION Improved aesthetic quality
Benefits of tablet and granule coating include:
Improved aesthetic quality
Masking of unpleasant taste or odour.
Increasing the ease to swallow the patient.
Improving product stability.

3. SUGAR COATING It involve coating tablets with sucrose
This is a highly skilled, multistep process that is very labour intensive
The process involve applying a number of aqueous solution of sucrose, together which additional components, which is gradually build up into a smooth , aesthetically pleasant coat.

4. STAGES OF SUGAR COATING
Tablet
Sealing coat
Subcoat – round off edges
Smoothing coat – adds bulk to the tablet. Contains colorants where applicable

5. ADVANTAGES
It utilizes inexpensive and readily available raw materials.
No complex equipment or services are required.
The process is capable of being controlled and documented to meet modern GMP standards.
For high humidity climates, it generally offers a stability advantage over film coated tablets.

6. SUGAR COATING FAULTS Cracking & splitting of the sugar coat
Inversion & stickiness
Brittle and are prone to chipping if subjected to an inappropriate mechanical stress.
Attempt to polish tablets which are not quite smooth.