Among solid dosage forms, the capsule is second only to the compressed tablet in frequency of use for drug delivery. For pharmaceutical and nutraceutical producers, capsules provide an economic and easy-to-store option, while requiring a minimum number of excipients and process steps for a wide range of capsule sizes.
For hard shell capsules, excipients include:
Our broad and unique portfolio provides all those attributes, both for hard capsules and soft-shell capsules. We’ve honed deep experience over decades to ensure our plant-based ingredients like seaweed and cellulosics enable differentiated and successful capsule formulations that offer you and patients around the world numerous benefits.
Capsule Type |
Product Recommendation |
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Polymer for hard shell capsules |
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Polymer for soft capsules |
Functionality |
Product Recommendation |
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Binder and powder blend flow |
Avicel® PH-101, 103, 113, 102, 112, 200, 200LM, 105, 301, 302 Avicel® Co-Processed Grades |
Wet binder for granules |
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Disintegrant |
Ac-Di-Sol® SD 711 and Ac-Di-Sol® SDW 802 |
Lubricant |
We want to help you be successful in whatever application you are considering, so please contact us if you need more assistance. Our experts are eager to tackle your challenges.
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