02. September 2017

Abstract Capping is a common problem in the manufacture of some types of tablets and unless resolved, the tableting process cannot proceed. Hence, all factors that can help to lessen the likelihood of capping without unnecessarily reduce turret speed and/or compaction force would be tenable. This study investigated the influence of tablet punch configuration on mitigation of tablet capping. Tablets were prepared from high-dose paracetamol-potato starch granules in a rotary tablet press with...