Application of Activated Carbon in Pharma and Medical Industry

Activated carbon is widely used in the pharmaceutical field, mainly due to its excellent adsorption capacity. The following are some of the main applications of activated carbon in Pharma and Medical:

Drug decolorization:

Activated carbon can adsorb impurities and pigments in the solution, and is often used to decolorize liquids or drug solutions in the pharmaceutical process.

Impurity removal:

Activated carbon can adsorb organic impurities, metal ions, etc. in drugs and intermediates to improve the purity of drugs.

Catalyst:

In some pharmaceutical reactions, activated carbon can be used as a catalyst or catalyst carrier to promote reaction efficiency.

Antidote:

Activated carbon is often used for first aid and treatment of poisoning, especially when oral drug overdose or poisoning, its strong adsorption capacity can quickly adsorb poisons in the gastrointestinal tract and prevent poison absorption.

Drug preservation and stabilization:

Activated carbon is used in the packaging and preservation of drugs, which can absorb moisture, odors and trace impurities, and extend the shelf life of drugs.

Air purification:

In the air purification of pharmaceutical factories, activated carbon can be used to adsorb harmful gases, odors and organic vapors in the air to maintain the production environment.

Drug synthesis:

In some drug synthesis processes, activated carbon can be used as a reducing agent, adsorbent or reaction auxiliary agent to improve reaction yield and product purity.

Drug preparation auxiliary materials:

In some drug preparation processes, activated carbon can be used as an auxiliary material to improve the physical properties and bioavailability of drugs.

These applications fully demonstrate the importance of activated carbon in the pharmaceutical field. With its versatility and efficient adsorption capacity, activated carbon has become one of the indispensable materials in the pharmaceutical process.