It may be possible, however, to incorporate small amounts of these excipients into liquid-fill formulations. The maximum tolerable concentration of an excipient should be determined experimentally.

Bueno (Idifarma): The main challenge when filling liquids in hard gelatin capsules is to find the right solvent (i.e., one that does not interact with the capsule material). From a technological ...

Shell suppliers create and supply empty hard gelatin capsule shells to the pharmaceutical sector, which are then filled in a separate operation. Empty hard gelatin capsule shells are available in a ...

Most importantly, unlike softgels, hard-shell gelatin capsules offer the possibility of combination filling. Drugs can be encapsulated in the form of beads, micro tablets, and pellets, in ...

Both capsules and tablets deliver medication via your digestion tract to treat various health concerns. Capsules are encased in a hard or soft ... typically contain gelatin that's made of ...

CDMO giant Lonza unveiled plans to expand hard gelatin capsule production capacity at plants in India and China a week after announcing its intent to shed its capsules and health ingredients (CHI ...

Conducted by Glasgow-based Bio-Images Research Ltd., the study compared the swallowability of uncoated tablets and caplets, and soft and hard gelatin capsules, to film-coated dosages. Researchers ...