Etiquetas y envases enfocados como un principio de control de calidad en las formas farmaceuticas

Abstract

The present bibliographic work illustrates the importance of quality control in medicines for human consumption and how it can influence the packaging, labels when selecting them. This work focused on scientific literature to publicize the types of packaging and labels that can help promote a good service for both the dispenser and the patient itself when choosing and delivering the medication. The containers will help to preserve the quality, stability and safety of the pharmaceutical product, depending on the pharmaceutical form the container and the label and the type of raw material used were selected. The package provides the pharmaceutical product with information, protection, identification and convenience from its production to its administration, its packaging must be in the best conditions because it can influence any failure that occurs, thus eliminating the desired therapeutic effect, including causing side effects that trigger the death of the patient in infections and other diseases or in major cases. The quality of the packaging protects the pharmaceutical content of climatic, mechanical risks, microbial contamination, chemical and physical damage. The correct selection of container and closure is essential since this will depend on the useful life and use of the medication. Also included are tables and figures that help the biochemist or health professional to select the right package and label for the benefit of all.