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Single Unit Dose Packaging - A Custom Packaging Technology For Challenging Products
Sometimes products contain ingredients or components that cannot be mixed together until the point of use because of stability or shelf life issues. Other times customers use only a measured dose of product at a time and need to avoid contamination. These packaging challenges lead to opportunities for companies to develop unique delivery systems to help their product stand out from the competition.
Marketers looking to differentiate their product and gain market share can do so thanks to new technologies in single unit dose packages. These customer-driven solutions are not only stable and effective packages for products, but are convenient and easy-to-use for the end user. Here is a look at three unit dose options.
Co-dispensed
Co-dispensed packaging, great for skin treatments and temporary or permanent hair coloring kits, offers a one-hand delivery system that is simple to use. Customers can easily dispense a pre-measured dose of two separate ingredients into a concise area. These types of containers were developed to meet a specific requirement and have been a great way for companies to differentiate themselves and build a barrier to entry.
Frangible Blisters/Sachets
Frangible blister packs are multi-component packages where the product can only be joined and/or mixed at the point of use. The separate components are combined in central container. These packs are very popular in the professional dental and dermatological industry, where many of the ingredients are not stable after being mixed.
Applicator Technology
Applicator technology is often used when a customer has unique formulation for a product that needs to be applied in a pre-measured amount. The applicator system not only delivers the correct amount of the product; it also avoids contamination and cross contamination concerns. Applicators can be pre-saturated or saturated at the point of use. Common forms include brushes, swabs and sponges, as well as towels, pads and multi-layer pads. Applicators work great for many products in the skin treatment and dermatological industries.
All three of these technologies help deliver products efficiently and safely, making it easier for customers to use. If you are looking for a way to differentiate your product with unit dose technology, talk to your contract manufacturing partner about which delivery system will work best for you.
