Specialty & Functional Coating Systems
Value-added coating solutions designed to enhance tablet appearance, taste masking, branding differentiation and controlled performance.
Overview
Care Pharma Chem’s Specialty & Functional Coating Systems are developed to enhance visual appeal, improve patient compliance and deliver specific performance characteristics across pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications.
Our portfolio includes sweet and flavored coatings for taste masking, gloss and polishing systems for enhanced surface finish, pearlescent coatings for branding differentiation and customized sustained-release blends for defined drug delivery performance. These systems are designed for compatibility with conventional coating equipment and controlled processing conditions, ensuring that your final product stands out in both performance and presentation.
Specialty Coating Grades
Value-added solutions for branding and patient compliance.
| Grade | Function | Polymer / Composition | Recommended Weight Gain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotab SW | Sweet Coating | HPMC + Sucralose | 2.0 – 2.5% |
| Cotab FL | Flavored Coating | HPMC + Spray Dried Flavor | 2.5 – 3.0% |
| Cotab GS | Gloss / Polishing | Polishing system | 0.3 – 1.0% |
| Cotab SP | Pearlescent Coating | HPMC + Candurin Pigment | 2.0 – 2.5% |
| Cotab SP+ | Pearly Effect Enhancement | Candurin Pigment | 0.3 – 0.5% |
Cotab SR – Sustained Release Blend
Cotab SR is a ready-to-use powder blend developed for specific drug substances requiring modified release performance. These blends are engineered to support controlled drug delivery under defined formulation conditions.
Available applications include:
- Metformin HCl
- Diclofenac Sodium
- Theophylline
- Aceclofenac
- larbamazepine
- Customized Blends
Additional customized formulations available upon request.
Application & Processing Considerations
- Controlled suspension preparation and de-aeration
- Uniform spray application for consistent appearance
- Defined inlet temperature for optimal film formation
- Proper pigment dispersion for pearlescent effects
- Weight gain monitoring for functional performance
- Pan speed and atomization pressure control
Dispersion Preparation
Precise mixing of specialty components.
Controlled Spraying
Application with monitored parameters.
Surface Finishing
Final drying and gloss development.
Functional Performance Advantages
01
Taste Masking
Enhances patient compliance by neutralizing unpleasant API tastes.
02
Visual Differentiation
Supports product branding and identification with unique finishes.
03
Surface Enhancement
Improves gloss and tablet aesthetics for a premium look.
04
Customized Release
Supports modified release applications for specific drug delivery.