Introduction Some liquid products degrade when exposed to light, moisture, oxygen or heat. Packaging helps to limit this exposure, but it does not remove the risks. This article explains what a bottle and closure can and cannot do, and what to check when choosing packaging for sensitive liquids. What the packaging can and cannot do…
Introduction Pharmaceutical bottles are made of glass, plastic or sometimes metal, and most have a closure made of a different material. How you recycle them depends on the material, on whether the bottle held a medicine, and on local waste rules. This article explains the general steps. Always check the rules of your municipality or…
Why light matters Some active substances degrade when exposed to light, particularly UV and short-wavelength visible light. The result can be reduced potency or the formation of degradation products. Whether a particular medicine is light-sensitive, and how it should be stored, is determined by its manufacturer. The instructions on the label and in the leaflet…
Short answer A graduated container carries a printed or moulded scale that shows volume. A non-graduated one has no scale and is used for storage and protection only. For dropper packaging, the graduation is usually on the glass pipette rather than on the bottle, so the practical choice is between a graduated and a plain…
To open a tamper-evident cap, simply unscrew it as you normally would. A thin ring or band at the bottom of the cap will separate from the main part of the cap and stay on the bottle neck, which shows that the bottle has now been opened. If the ring is already broken or detached…
Introduction Injectable medicines are sensitive products. Temperature, light, contamination and handling can all affect them. This article covers the main container types used for injectables, general storage principles and how to read the storage instructions. It is general information only. For any specific medicine, follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the label and in the patient…
Introduction Packaging does not have a single shelf life of its own. What matters is the shelf life of the product inside and how well the packaging protects it. An empty glass bottle does not expire in the way a medicine does. The expiry date on a pack refers to the filled product under the…
Why moisture matters Moisture can degrade some active ingredients through hydrolysis, make tablets soften or crumble, cause powders to cake, and encourage microbial growth in some liquid products. How sensitive a product is depends on its formulation, so the packaging should be chosen according to the product’s stability data and the applicable requirements. Where the…
Introduction Light can speed up the chemical breakdown of some active ingredients. This is called photodegradation. It can reduce potency and, in some formulations, produce unwanted degradation products. Packaging is one of the simplest ways to limit light exposure. This article explains how light-protective bottles work, which materials are used and what to consider when…
Introduction Liquid medicines are easy to overdose or underdose if they are poured carelessly. This guide covers general good practice for measuring and pouring liquid medicine from a bottle. It does not replace the patient information leaflet or the advice of a doctor or pharmacist. If the leaflet and this article differ, follow the leaflet….
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