DISINTEGRATION TEST method

1.Introduce one capsule in each tube and suspend the apparatus in a beaker containing 60ml water at 37°C, - if hard capsules float on surface of water, the disc may be added. 2.Operate the apparatus for 30 min, remove the assembly from the liquid. 3.The capsule pass the test if - No residue remains on the screen of the apparatus or. - If the residue remains, it consists of fragments shells. If a soft mass with no palpable core, - If the disc is used any residue is remaining on its lower surface should only consists of fragments of shells.