How to make compressed pills at home

Step by step with manual or automatic machine

Making your own pills at home is easier than it seems, especially if you have one. tablet making machine. Whether for health, entrepreneurship or research, this process allows you to have complete control over ingredients, form and dosage.

In this guide we explain how to do it step by step, using a manual or automatic tablet press, from the preparation of the powders to the final ejection of the tablet.

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🧪 Necessary materials and ingredients

Before you begin, make sure you have:

• Pill making machine (manual or automatic)

• Base powder or mixture of active ingredients

  • Eg: ground dried herbs, supplements, vitamins

• Excipients (optional, to improve compaction)

  • Eg: microcrystalline cellulose, corn starch

• Gloves, spatula and mixing bowl

• Precision scale (for exact doses)

⚙️ Step by step: how to make your own pills

1. Prepare the powder mix

Mix all dry ingredients well, ensuring a smooth consistency. Use a colander or sieve if necessary to remove lumps.

2. Fill the machine mold

Pour an appropriate amount of powder into the machine's compression cavity. Use a spatula to distribute the powder evenly.

3. Understanding Dust

• On a manual machine, pull the lever to apply pressure.

• In an automatic machine, turn on the engine and let the machine compress automatically.

💡 Tip: Adjust the pressure according to the desired tablet hardness.

4. Ejection of the tablet

The machine will automatically release the tablet. Carefully pick it up and let it rest in a dry place.

5. Repeat the process

You can repeat the process as many times as you like, producing pills continuously.

🔐 Safety Tips

• Use safe and suitable ingredients

• Clean the machine before and after each use

• Store pills in airtight bottles, away from moisture.