Question

Which is most commonly used to polish the tablets *

Answer 1

Answer:

An application of wax such as carnuba wax, candelila wax, beeswax and hard paraffin is used to polish the tablets.

Answer 2

Most commonly used to polish the tablets:

Explanation:

• The tablets are polished in a polishing pan using waxes such as carnuba wax, candelila wax, beeswax, and hard paraffin.
• (A) Sugar Coating: One of the oldest techniques in pharmacy is sugar coating. Sugar coating is a technique that gives the tablet a smooth, rounded, and attractive look. It entails the following procedures:
• (B) Waterproofing:
• The primary goal of sealing is to protect the core tablet from water during the sugar coating process. On dust-free tablets, sealing is done by applying a thin coating of water-resistant substance such as shellac or cellulose acetate phthalate.