υδατικη επικαλυψη

English translation: aqueous-based coating

20:01 Feb 7, 2011
Greek to English translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical (general)
Greek term or phrase: υδατικη επικαλυψη
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δισκια επικαλυμμενα (με υδατικη επικαλυψη)

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Andreas THEODOROU
Spain
Local time: 03:30
English translation:aqueous-based coating
Explanation:
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Manufacture commences with a conventional wet granulation process, followed by a drying of the granules (to LOD ≤ 3%) to reduce the intragranular moisture content. After compression, the bulk uncoated tablets are tested for hardness and friability. Finally the *film coating (aqueous-based)* is applied.
http://www.who.int/medicines/services/expertcommittees/pharm...

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Anna Spanoudaki-Thurm
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4 +2aqueous-based coating
Anna Spanoudaki-Thurm
4Pills with a watery film coating
Ellen Kraus
4Aqueous polymer coating
Maya M Fourioti


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aqueous-based coating


Explanation:
Νομίζω ψάχνεις αυτό:

Manufacture commences with a conventional wet granulation process, followed by a drying of the granules (to LOD ≤ 3%) to reduce the intragranular moisture content. After compression, the bulk uncoated tablets are tested for hardness and friability. Finally the *film coating (aqueous-based)* is applied.
http://www.who.int/medicines/services/expertcommittees/pharm...

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Anna Spanoudaki-Thurm
Germany
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agree  Ellen Kraus: yes, aqueous film coating is the better term !
31 mins
  -> and thanks!

agree  Vicky Valla
8 hrs
  -> Eυχαριστώ, Βίκυ! Καλημέρα!
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Pills with a watery film coating


Explanation:
OR: pills coated with a watery cover (but coating is better in this context)

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Note added at 18 Min. (2011-02-07 20:20:04 GMT)
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OR watery film coated pills. wässrige Filmbeschichtung στα γερμανικά

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Note added at 22 Min. (2011-02-07 20:24:35 GMT)
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but just as well you may say "tablets coated with a watery film"

Oval film-coated tablets 'easier to swallow', says research - 31 Oct 2006 ... Patients can more easily swallow film-coated oval shaped tablets than any other commonly manufactured solid drugs, according to a new study.
www.in-pharmatechnologist.com/.../Oval-film-coated-tablets-... swallow-says-research

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Note added at 59 Min. (2011-02-07 21:01:44 GMT)
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also aqueous film coating of tablets instead of watery .....

Ellen Kraus
Austria
Local time: 03:30
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Aqueous polymer coating


Explanation:
Protection of moisture-sensitive drugs with aqueous polymer coatings .......to better understand the importance of coating and curing conditions of moisture-protective polymer coatings. Tablets containing freeze–dried garlic powder were coated with aqueous solutions/dispersions of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), poly(vinyl alcohol), ethyl cellulose and poly(methacrylate-methylmethacrylates).


    Reference: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6T...
Maya M Fourioti
Greece
Local time: 04:30
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in GreekGreek
PRO pts in category: 20
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