

Need for sterile diluent upon reconstitution Rapid and easy dissolution of reconstituted product Removal of water without excessive heating of the productĮnhanced product stability in a dry state The advantages of lyophilization include:Įase of processing a liquid, which simplifies aseptic handling The process consists of three separate, unique, and interdependent processes freezing, primary drying (sublimation), and secondary drying (desorption). Lyophilization or freeze drying is a process in which water is removed from a product after it is frozen and placed under a vacuum, allowing the ice to change directly from solid to vapor without passing through a liquid phase.

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