As a key component of the drug delivery system, hollow gelatin capsules not only play an important role in the drug packaging and delivery process, but also have a significant impact on improving drug efficacy and improving patient medication experience. Hollow gelatin capsules are the main carrier for drug encapsulation. They are designed to accommodate pharmaceuticals in various forms and properties, such as powders, granules or pellets. By encapsulating the drug inside the capsule, the drug can be effectively protected from contamination and damage by the external environment, while ensuring the stability of the drug during storage and transportation.
Hollow gelatin capsules can mask the unpleasant taste and odor of medications. Many drugs inherently have bitter, pungent, or other unpleasant tastes and odors, which make patients uncomfortable or resistant when taking them. By encapsulating the drug in a hollow gelatin capsule, the drug can be isolated from the outside world, effectively masking its unpleasant taste and odor. This makes the medication more acceptable to patients, improving medication comfort and compliance.
Hollow gelatin capsules dissolve quickly, reliably and safely. When hollow gelatin capsules enter the body, they will quickly dissolve under the action of gastric or intestinal juices, releasing the drug. This dissolution process is usually faster than tablets or pills, so the drug can enter the body and be absorbed more quickly. At the same time, because the dissolution of the capsule is uniform and controllable, it can ensure even distribution and effective release of the drug in the body.
Hollow gelatin capsules also have good bioavailability. This is because the capsule wall material (usually gelatin) has good biocompatibility and degradability and can be quickly absorbed and utilized by the body. This can not only reduce the residue and accumulation of drugs in the body, but also improve the bioavailability and efficacy of drugs.
Hollow gelatin capsules can also be customized according to different needs of drugs. For example, some drugs need to dissolve and be released in the stomach, while others need to dissolve and be released in the intestines. In order to meet these different needs, hollow gelatin capsules can be designed into different types, such as gastric-coated type, enteric-coated type, etc. These customized capsules can better meet the therapeutic needs of drugs and improve the efficacy and safety of drugs.
Product introduction: Gelatin hollow capsules are capsule shells with specific color and shape made of gelatin as the main raw material.
Product Category: Pharmaceutical Excipients
Product application: It is often used for special packaging of drugs or health care products with bad odor, light sensitivity and instability in case of humidity and heat.
Product function: Capsules made of hollow capsules do not need binders and many auxiliary materials in the production process, and are easy to disintegrate and release in gastric juice, which can improve bioavailability compared with tablets and pills.
Product advantages: It has the advantages of accurate dosage, easy to carry and use, and safe sealing.