Capsules are a common dosage form in daily health management. It comes in packages or in sticky and dissolvable envelopes. Capsules are mostly tasteless and are used as a coating for liquid or paste medicines. It can be composed of gelatin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC), and starch. Those made from materials other than gelatin are called vegetarian capsules. When choosing a capsule,...

Capsules are an important part of daily health management. But recently a question has arisen about whether the capsules you are using are vegetarian or non-vegetarian. Capsule shells can be divided into vegetarian and non-vegetarian sources by source. Gelatin capsule shells are usually of animal origin, and HPMC or starch-based shells are of vegetarian origin. Capsules are a dosage form...

The storage of empty capsule shells is easily overlooked by many because most people think that empty capsule shells are easy to store. However. Empty capsules are as fragile as other medicines, and improper storage can affect their quality and longevity. Therefore, hollow capsules also require careful storage. Point 1: Keep the package airtight before use. If it has been opened, take...

    A softgel is a gelatin-based shell with a liquid fill surrounding the ingredients claimed on the product label.     Capsules are gaining popularity because they are absorbed faster than tablets. Capsules provide an almost odorless shell that is easier to swallow. There are two different types of capsules which are empty gelatin capsules and HPMC capsules. The...

    Capsules can be divided into hard capsules, soft capsules and enteric-coated capsules, etc., and are generally used for oral use. Capsules can mask the bad smell of drugs, avoid the destruction of drug components by gastric acid and pepsin, improve the stability of drugs, and improve the bioavailability of drugs. Therefore, capsules should be taken whole and not taken apart,...

    Components used in the manufacture of empty HPMC capsule shells: Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) or hypromellose     HPMC is a wood pulp derived from softwood species, including pine and spruce. Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) belongs to the group of cellulose ethers in which the hydroxyl groups have been replaced by one or more of the three hydroxyl...

    As you might guess from their name, liquid-filled capsules are just that—capsules filled with liquid rather than dry ingredients. Both hard and soft or soft gelatin capsules can be filled with liquid. So how do pharmaceutical companies choose between them?     A hard gelatin capsule filled with liquid medication is made of two halves - the rim of one half is...

    The manufacture of medicinal hard and soft capsules is a complex process that requires precise calculations. Once the capsules are manufactured, their properties may also vary. Let's take a look at some of the key technical considerations for hard and soft capsules.     Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) / Dissolution is the rate at which the capsule dissolves...

    The ingredients used in the manufacture of hard gelatin capsule shells mainly include gelatin and preservatives, in addition to some other ingredients.     Gelatin is an animal protein made by boiling the collagen material of animal bones, leather, and skin. According to its source, gelatin can be divided into two types; type A, from the acidic hydrolysis of animal...

    Vegetarian capsules are clear capsules made from plant-derived materials. It does not contain any irritants or preservatives. You also won't find any sugar, wheat, corn, dairy, or soy in these capsules, which is beneficial for health-conscious and allergy-conscious consumers. There are some differences between vegetarian capsules and standard capsules that allow only...