On The Development Of The Technology For "Prostad" Capsules Based On Natural Origin Substances

A promising direction in this field is the development of new preparations based on herbal medicines, such as narrow-leaved fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium).  In light of the above, the search for and implementation of new, highly effective encapsulated plant-based medicinal forms is of particular interest. At the Department of Industrial Pharmaceutical Technology of the Tashkent Pharmaceutical Institute, studies are being conducted to explore the potential of extracting biologically active substances from narrow-leaved fireweed (Epilobium angustifolium) in the form of an extract, with the aim of developing an encapsulated medicinal form for the treatment of prostatitis and prostate adenoma. The article presents the results of a comparative study on the technological parameters and hygroscopicity of the dry extract and the encapsulated mass of "Prostad." During the experiments, the following technological characteristics of the dry extract were studied: moisture content, bulk density, angle of repose, and flowability coefficient. Additionally, the loss on drying, heavy metal content, and microbiological purity were determined using methods described in the literature and regulatory documentation.