In Process Quality Control (Ipqc) : "Testing"
In Process Quality Control (Ipqc) : "Testing"
In Process Quality Control (Ipqc) : "Testing"
“TESTING”
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IPQC ...
• Definition: "It is a planned system in which samples are
taken and tested at various critical steps during
manufacturing in accordance with written directions".
It monitors all the features of the product that may affect
its quality and prevent errors during processing
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PURPOSE
To control the procedure involved in manufacturing
To monitor all features which affect the quality
To detect significant human errors
To ensure quality of final product
To monitor and, if necessary, to adjust the process to
ensure that the product conforms to its specifications
It sometimes identifies a defective product batch that can
be corrected by rework
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Various Instruments Used in IPQC Dep’t
Disintegration apparatus
Dissolution apparatus
Analytical balance
Friability testing apparatus
pH meter
Tablet hardness tester
Chromatographic methods
UV Spectroscopy
Karl Fisher Titrimeter
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Conditions for Designing of IPQC Test
Identify the types of formulation (tab , liquids, ointments)
Identify the critical steps involved in manufacturing of the
product
Identify the specification of parameters which conform the
parameters are within control
Define the frequency of checking for each parameter
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IPQC Tests for Various Dosage Forms
Tablets
a) Content uniformity
b) Dissolution test
c) Assay of active ingredients
d) Weight variation
e) Hardness test
f) Disintegration test
g) Friability
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IPQC Tests for Various Dosage Forms …
Syrups & Suspensions
a) Content uniformity
b) Assay of active ingredients
c) pH = affects the stability of the product
d) Appearance – color , odor, taste
Product is checked for uniform distribution of color
absence of air bubbles
e) Clarity test
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IPQC Tests for Various Dosage Forms …
INJECTABLES
a) Content uniformity
b) Clarity test
c) pH
d) Pyrogen test
e) Stability test
f) Leakage test
g) Sterility test
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IPQC Tests for Various Dosage Forms …
Capsules
Wt variation
Assays
Content uniformity
Dissolution test
Disintegration time
Moisture content
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IPQC Tests for Various Dosage Forms …
PACKAGING
Line clearance must be given before starting packaging
operation
Print details on labels must be certified
Leakage testing for bottles, ampoules, vials must be
performed
Objectives of Line clearance
To assure that no traces of previous product
To assure that correct materials brought for processing/
packing
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