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Review Papers | Pharmaceutical Science | India | Volume 12 Issue 9, September 2023 | Rating: 4.8 / 10

Advancements in Pharmaceutical Film Coating: A Comprehensive Review of Methods, Applications, and Optimization Strategies

Dr. Indira Parab | Priya Patwa | Deepak Yadav ^[2] | Sujeet Yadav

Abstract: The pharmaceutical industry is continuously innovating, regarding to film coating and other aspects of the industry. Pharmaceutical film coating is regarded as an important component in the manufacture of solid pharmaceutical dosage forms due to its exceptional organoleptic qualities. Additionally, it can change the drug's release characteristics as well as the physical and chemical stability of dosage forms. The process of film coating is technology-driven, and improvements in coating technology, apparatus, analytical methods, and coating materials are essential to the development of coated dosage forms. The proper formation of a film is achieved through the optimization of various process parameters which has been described in the current review. The review offers a concise exploration of film coating, encompassing its application types, methods, and the process parameters that impact them.

Keywords: Film coating, functional, non-functional, process parameter, advancement

Edition: Volume 12 Issue 9, September 2023,

Pages: 1209 - 1216