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What are capsules?
Capsules offer an alternative when compacting drugs into solid tablets proves challenging. They're especially beneficial for medicines that cannot be compressed effectively or need to be mixed with oils and liquids for enhanced absorption within the body. Capsules consist of a gelatin-based shell, often in two parts that fit together, contning the drug substance.
Capsule types include:
Hard capsules
Soft capsules
Hard capsules represent the more common variety, characterized by their rigid shell made up of two interlocking pieces filled with the medicine. This formulation is typically best suited for powdery drugs and only works if the medication dissolves readily in the stomach.
Soft capsules feature a single-piece structure that's ideal for substances like oils e.g., Fish Oils or those needing to be dissolved in liquid form for effective absorption within the stomach. These capsules contn the drug solution at their core, allowing the gelatin shell to dissolve quickly upon reaching the stomach walls.
The combination of drugs with appropriate solvents offers two primary benefits:
Accelerated effect, providing immediate relief which is especially valuable for pn management
More efficient drug absorption, enabling lower doses and subsequently smaller capsule sizes, easing swallowing difficulties
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