Application of High Density Polyethylene Bottle in Traditional Chinese Medicine Pills

Traditional Chinese medicine pills are a special type of pharmaceutical dosage forms, which are spherical solid preparations made by mixing one or more drug powders with refined honey. Choose the appropriate bottle according to the size of the pill, among which the traditional Chinese medicine pills with smaller dosage form mostly choose the high-density polyethylene bottle.

Traditional Chinese medicine plays an important role in the treatment of various diseases, but the smell of traditional Chinese medicine is relatively strong, and some patients are often unbearable when taking water decoction, so there is a dosage form of traditional Chinese medicine pills, which are made into pills and then taken. , not only the efficacy will not be reduced, but also more convenient to take.

According to the different types of pills, the packaging is also different, generally should be sealed and stored. Common packaging is porcelain vials, wax paper boxes, plastic boxes, high-density polyethylene bottles, etc. If high-density polyethylene bottles are used, it is necessary to strictly control the sealing and water vapor transmission rate of the packaging, maintain the dryness inside the packaging, and ensure the stability of the drug during the shelf life. Generally, pharmaceutical companies will place desiccant inside the bottle to absorb the moisture in the drug itself and the air. The desiccant is mainly silica gel and molecular sieve. In order to avoid direct contact with the drug, it can be placed in the small medicine warehouse on the top of the bottle cap. The length of the shelf life of the drug determines the amount of desiccant.

The application of high-density polyethylene bottle in traditional Chinese medicine pills is only one aspect of its many applications. In addition, it can also be used for the packaging of medicines such as tablets, capsules, and molds.