Pharmaceutical ink
Pharmaceutical ink
Pharmaceutical ink (pronunciation: /ˌfɑːrməˈsjuːtɪkəl ɪŋk/) is a specialized type of ink used in the pharmaceutical industry for various purposes such as marking, coding, and branding of medicines and other pharmaceutical products.
Etymology
The term "pharmaceutical ink" is derived from the words "pharmaceutical", which comes from the Greek word "pharmakeia" meaning "use of drugs, medicines, potions, or spells; poisoning, witchcraft", and "ink", which comes from the Old English "enca" or "inca", meaning "dark fluid used for writing".
Usage
Pharmaceutical ink is used in the pharmaceutical industry for a variety of purposes. It is used to print information on the packaging of medicines, such as the name of the medicine, the dosage instructions, the expiry date, and the batch number. This information is crucial for the safe and effective use of the medicine. Pharmaceutical ink is also used to print barcodes and QR codes on the packaging, which can be scanned to verify the authenticity of the medicine and to track its distribution.
Pharmaceutical ink is also used to print directly on the medicine itself, such as on tablets and capsules. This is done to identify the medicine and to distinguish it from other medicines. The ink used for this purpose is safe to ingest and does not affect the efficacy of the medicine.
Related Terms
- Ink: A liquid or paste that contains pigments or dyes and is used to color a surface to produce an image, text, or design.
- Pharmaceutical Industry: The commercial industry involved in the research, development, production, and marketing of drugs, most commonly in the context of healthcare.
- Medicines: Substances used to treat or prevent diseases or medical conditions.
- Dosage Instructions: Guidelines provided by healthcare professionals on how to take a medicine.
- Expiry Date: The date after which a product, such as a medicine, is not guaranteed to be safe or effective and should not be used.
- Batch Number: A unique identifier assigned to a batch of medicines, which allows it to be traced back to its production.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Pharmaceutical ink
- Wikipedia's article - Pharmaceutical ink
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