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Containers for dispensed products come in various types based on their purpose and function. Well closed containers protect preparations from contamination while air-tight containers prevent atmospheric contamination of liquids, solids, or vapors. Hermetically-sealed containers do not allow air or gases to pass through, and are used for injectables. Light-resistant containers protect drugs that degrade when exposed to light. Single dose containers contain only one dose while multi dose containers hold multiple doses that can be withdrawn without affecting the remaining contents. Aerosol containers must withstand the internal pressure of the preparation.

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Containers for dispensed products come in various types based on their purpose and function. Well closed containers protect preparations from contamination while air-tight containers prevent atmospheric contamination of liquids, solids, or vapors. Hermetically-sealed containers do not allow air or gases to pass through, and are used for injectables. Light-resistant containers protect drugs that degrade when exposed to light. Single dose containers contain only one dose while multi dose containers hold multiple doses that can be withdrawn without affecting the remaining contents. Aerosol containers must withstand the internal pressure of the preparation.

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Containers By

Bushra Khiljee
and closures Pharm.D., R.ph, M.Phil.
Faculty of Pharmacy,
for Dispensed SIMDC

products
Types of Container

The containers can be classified in to the following types.

1. Well closed containers: A well closed container is used to


protect the preparation from contamination by extraneous solids to
prevent the loss of potency of active constituents and to prevent the
loss of contents during transport, storage and handling.
2. Air-tight containers: Air-tight containers are used to protect the
containers from atmospheric contamination of liquids, solids or vapors. They
prevent the drug due to efflorescence, deliquescence or evaporation.

3. Hermetically- sealed containers: Hermetically- sealed container is that


which does not allow the air or other gases to pass through it. They are
generally used for injectables.

4. Light- resistant containers: Light- resistant containers are used to


protect the drugs which undergo decomposition in the presence of light. e.g.
Amber colored glass or opaque glass.
5. Single dose containers: They are used to supply only one dose of
medicament. They are sealed in such a way that the contents cannot be
removed without removing the seal; the contents so removed are
consumed immediately. e.g. ampoules.
6. Multi dose containers: A multi dose container should hold a number
of doses. It is sealed in such a way that doses can be withdrawn easily
without changing the strength, quality or purity of the remaining contents
e.g. multi dose vials.
7. Aerosol containers: containers for aerosols must be strong enough to
withstand the pressure evolved inside the container at the time of use of
preparation.

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