Abstract

WATER FOR PHARMACEUTICAL USE- A MINI REVIEW

Arunima Nag*, Bommana Sweety Dhar and Dishari Dutta

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Abstract

The water is very common solvent in pharmaceutical industry and as well in laboratory. The use and nature of water are much correlated. Hence, the water is categorized into different types based on its utility. In the processing, formulation, and production of pharmaceutical goods, active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), and intermediates, water is frequently employed as a raw material, component, and solvent. Microbiological and chemical quality control of water throughout the production, storage, and distribution stages is a key challenge. There are many uses for water, some requiring strict microbial control and others not at all. Systems for the manufacture, storage, and distribution of pharmaceutical water must be properly planned, built, tested, certified, and maintained to guarantee the consistent supply of water with the right quality. The main types are Portable water, Water for Injections, Purified Water, water for preparation of extracts. This article deals with types of water, utility and specifications for use in Pharmaceutical Industry.

Keywords: Pharmaceutical industry, Water for injections, Active Pharmaceutical ingredients.