MFR of Albendazole Tablets
PURPOSE: This Master Formula Record (MFR) is written to describe the formulae, manufacturing procedure, specifications, packing details of dosage form.
SCOPE: This MFR is performed and is applied during the manufacturing of dosage form.
RESPONSIBILITY / ACCOUNTABILITY: It is the responsibility of Manufacturing Chemist to follow and adhere to this SOP. The Production Manager, QC/QA Manager are accountable for the strict adherence to the master formula.
COPY ISSUED TO:
- Master Copy: Manager Quality Assurance
- Copy No. 1: Production Manager
- Copy No. 2: Manager Quality Control
- Copy No. 3: Tablet Section
| PRODUCT NAME: Albendazole Tablets | BATCH SIZE: 50000 |
| PRODUCT REFERENCE CODE: | UNIT SIZE: 1 X 2 |
| GENERIC NAME: N.A. | PACK SIZE: 36X20X2 |
| DOSAGE FORM: TABLET | STRENGTH: N.A. |
| DEPARTMENT: TABLET DEPARTMENT | EXPIRY DATE: AFTER 24 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF MANUFACTURING |
COMPOSITION:
Each uncoated Tablet contains:
ALBENDAZOLE B.P 200 MG
COLOUR : SUNSET YELLOW FCF
EQUIPMENTS TO BE USED:
| SR. NO. | NAME OF EQUIPMENT | ASSEMBLING AS PER SOP NO. | CLEANING AS PER SOP NO. |
| 1 | Steam Jacketed Starch Paste Preparation Tank | ||
| 2 | Sifter Machine – I | ||
| 3 | Roto Cube Blender –I | ||
| 4 | Rapid Mixer Granulator | ||
| 5 | Multi Mill | ||
| 6 | Fluidized Bed Drier | ||
| 7 | Oscillating Granulator | ||
| 8 | Sifter Machine – II | ||
| 9 | Roto Cube Blender – II | ||
| 10 | Tablet Compression Machine 27 Stations | ||
| 11 | Dedusting Machine | ||
| 12 | Tablet Inspection Machine | ||
| 13. | Single Track Blister Packing Machine |
RAW MATERIAL:-
| S.NO. | INGREDIENTS | STD | Theoretical Quantity Req. | Overages % | Total Quantity Used |
| 1. 2 | Albendazole | B.P | 10.500 | 5% | 10.500kgs. |
| 2 | Magnesium Stearate | I.P | 0.300 | 0.300 kgs | |
| 3 | Starch | I.P | 3.000 | 3.00 kgs | |
| 4 | Starch | I.P | 0.500 | 0.500 kgs | |
| 5 | Starch | I.P | 0.500 | 0.500 kgs | |
| 6 | Sunset yellow supra | F.G | 0.032 | 0.032 kgs | |
| 7 | Talcum Purified | I.P | 1.000 | 1.000 kgs | |
| 8 | Lactose | I.P | 10.000 | 10.00 kgs | |
| 9 | Pharma Grade Sugar | I.P | 5.300 | 5.300 kgs | |
| 10 | Vanilla Dry Powder( Flavour) | F.G | 0.484 | 0.484 kgs |
PACKING MATERIAL:-
| S.NO. | NAME OF THE MATERIAL | THEORETICAL QUANTITY REQ. | FOR RECORD | TOTAL QUANTITY USED |
| 1. | ADHESIVE TAPE ROLL BROWN | 1.0 | 1.0 NOS | |
| 2. | D-WORM TABLET OUTER CARTON | 1252.0 | 2.00 | 1254 NOS |
| 3. | D-WORM TABLET UNIT CARTON | 25001.93 | 25001.93 NOS | |
| 4. | C.BOX S-12 | 35 | 35 NOS | |
| 5. | CELLO TAPE | 1.0 | 1.0 NOS | |
| 6. | D-WORM TAB ALUMINIUM FOIL | 8.00 | 8.0 KGS | |
| 7. | 104MM CLEAR PVC | 25.0 | 25.00 KGS | |
| 8. | D-WORM TAB INSERT | 25001.93 | 25001.93 NOS |
MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATION:
Moisture content of powder should be less than 2.0 %.
Average weight of each Tablet 600 mg. Weight Variation Limit for average weight of 20 tablets is 600+_5%
Friability limit for 10 Tablets is not more than 1.0 %.
Hardness of the Tablets varies between 2-4 kg/cm2.
Mix the batch, compress and de-dust the tablets and also perform the primary packing of Tablets at temperature not more than 25˚ C.
Yield:
Theoretical Yield 50000 Tablets.
Expected Practical Yield is 50000 +_ 5 %.
Packing Details:
Use PVC 104 mm and Aluminum foil for blister packing.
Blister Pack the inspected and De-dusted tablets by using Single Track Blister Packing Machine as per its SOP.
Put 1 strips each containing 2 tablet in each carton.
Seal the each carton from both ends with cello tape.
Pack the 36 cartons in specified corrugated box S-12 to give a pack size of 36 x 20 x 2tablets.
Seal the each corrugated box with adhesive tape and label it properly by affixing the specified label.
MANUFACTURING PROCESS:
Preparation of Starch Paste:
Prepare the starch paste in the manner given below using Steam Jacketed Starch Paste Preparation Tank by operating it as per its SOP, Dissolve 1.0 liter of Sunset yellow supra in 1Ltr of DM water and stir continuously.
Add 0.500 kgs of Starch in 10 Ltrs of DM water and stir continuously to make smooth slurry.
Sifting:
Fit Stainless Steel Sieve #40 on the Sifter-I as per its SOP. Sift all the ingredients through it and collect separately in Stainless Steel Containers.
Blending:
Blend the following ingredients using Roto Cube Blender by operating it as per its SOP for 60 minutes and collect in Stainless Steel Container.
- 10.500 kg of Albendazole
- 10.000 kg of Lactose
- 3.000 kg of Starch
- 5.300 kg of Pharma Grade Sugar
- 0.484 kg of Vanilla Dry Powder (Flavour)
Wet Granulation:
Mix the above blended ingredients with the Starch paste using Rapid Mixer Granulator by operating it as per its SOP . Add starch paste in such a manner by following the procedure given below so as to achieve proper wetting.
Mix the blended powder and starch paste together in Rapid Mixer Granulator.
Wet Screening:
Pass the wet dough through a Multi Mill by operating it as per its SOP to convert the moist mass into coarse, granular aggregates.
Drying:
Dry the granules in Fluidized Bed Drier by operating it as per its SOP at temperature 600 – 700 C for 30 minutes. Cool the granules to room temperature. Repeat the same process for next lots.
Sifting:
Fit Stainless Steel Sieve # 18 on the Sifter-II as per its SOP. Sift all the ingredients through it and collect in Stainless Steel Container. Break the oversized granules left over the mesh in Oscillating Granulator by operating it as per its SOP and resift them.
Check the total weight of dried granules. Determine the loss on drying and percentage yield of dried granules.
Lubrication:
Add the following lubricating agents to the Roto Cube Blender and operate it as per SOP for 30 minutes. Collect the blended powder in Stainless Steel Container:
- 1.00 kgs of Talcum
- 0.300 kgs of Magnesium Stearate
- 0.500 kgs of starch
Send the granules for bulk testing to Quality Control Department for assay of Active Ingredients.
Compression:
Shift all the granules for compression to Tablet Compression Machine 27 Stations by operating it as per its SOP and collect the compressed tablets in Stainless Steel Container.
Inspection:
Transfer all the tablets to tablet inspection machine and sort out the defected tablet by operating it as per its SOP and collect the selected tablets in Stainless Steel Container.
Blister Packing:
Shift the inspected tablets to blister section and blister pack them using Single Track Blister Packing Machine operating it as per its SOP.
IN-PROCESS CONTROLS:
The following in-process controls should be maintained during the processing:
Check Raw materials used for manufacturing purpose are all approved materials and have ‘Released’ labels fixed on it.
All weighed Raw materials should be counter-checked by Manufacturing Chemist. If any discrepancy is noticed, it should be immediately brought to the notice of Production Manager and QC/QA Manager.
Physical characteristics of Raw material like colour, odour, and consistency are checked before compounding.
Humidity and temperature should be maintained during the compression of thermolabile products.
Sample of dried granules should be sent to Quality Control Department for the determination of Moisture content.
The total weight of blended powder should be checked in the presence of Assistant Manufacturing Chemist and record the same in Batch Manufacturing Record.
Bulk sample should be sent for analysis to Quality Control Department before starting compression of tablets.
Weight Variation: I) Intermittently weight variation of compressed tablets should be checked at 30 minutes interval by the Manufacturing Chemist and record for the same should be kept in Batch Manufacturing Record.
Out-of-limit tablets should be checked by Weight Variation Method as given below:
Take the average weight of 20 tablets on the calibrated balance and calculate the upper and lower limit as per the table given below in accordance with IP/BP.
| AVERAGE WEIGHT OF TABLETS (in mg) | MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE DIFFERENCE ALLOWED |
| 80mg or less | 10 |
| More than 80mg and less than 250mg | 7.5 |
| 250mg or more | 5 |
Take the weight of individual tablets and check if all the tablets are lying with in the limits.
Select the tablets only if no more than two tablets are out of percentage limit and if no tablet differs by more than two times the percentage limit, otherwise reject the tablets.
Adjust the desired weight of the tablets in the Compression Machine by moving weight adjustment cam clockwise or anticlockwise accordingly as per the Standard Operating Procedure of Compression Machine.
Re-check the weight of tablets for further adjustment, if any.
Thickness of Tablets:
Thickness of the tablets should be determined by means of the vernier caliper. The thickness of the tablet should be checked whenever weight adjustments are made.
Hardness of the tablets:
The equipment used is the ‘Monsanto’ type hardness tester. Hardness of the compressed tablets should be checked at regular interval to determine the need for pressure adjustments on the tableting machine.
Hardness of tablets varies between: 2-4 kg / cm2
Friability:
‘Roche Friabilator’ is used for measuring the Friability. The instrument is designed to evaluate the ability of the tablet to withstand abrasion in packaging, handling and shipping.
Adjust the instrument to 25 RPM before adding the tablets.
Weigh 20 Tablets on calibrated balance. Transfer the tablets in the plastic chamber. Close the drum tightly.
Switch on the apparatus. Operate the Friabilator for 100 revolutions.
De-dust and reweigh the tablets. Loss in weight indicates the ability of tablets to withstand the wear.
Take 10 tablets to check the friability, when the average weight of tablet is 1g or more than 1g.
Friability Limit = Less than 1.0%
Tablets taken for testing and In-process control should not be added to the bulk batch to avoid mix-ups and cross-contamination.
Inspection, sorting of rejected tablets should be done as per SOP.
The strips and cartons should be checked thoroughly for proper batch coding
Manufacturing Chemist and Production Manager should randomly check that the correct no. of strips are being packed in each cartons and also the number of cartons in each shipper is exactly the same as that shown in proof.
Intimation should be sent to Quality Control Department for finished product sampling and testing.
After the completion of labelling and packaging, the coded cartons should be accounted for and rejected printed material should be destroyed in the presence of QC/QA Manager. Fill the destruction sheet and attach the same in the Batch Manufacturing Record.
It will be ensure that filling or packaging equipment has been properly cleaned after the completion of batch.
Filling or packaging of next product should not commence until the IPQA has given the ‘Line Clearance’.