Gelatin Used in Hard Capsule

1. Product Role

Gelatin forms the hard capsule shell, enclosing solid drugs, powders, or granules. As a natural, sturdy polymer, it provides a protective, stable structure for pharmaceutical products.

2. Key Advantages

Durability: The hard shell resists breakage during handling/storage, ensuring product integrity.

Custom Sizing: Available in sizes (00, 0, 1–4) and shapes (oval/oblong) to fit diverse drug formulations.

Moisture Barrier: Protects moisture-sensitive drugs from degradation, extending shelf-life.

Taste Masking: Hides bitter drug flavors, improving patient compliance (e.g., for pediatric/geriatric meds).

3. Pharma Applications

Solid Drugs: Encapsulates tablets, pellets, and powders for precise dosing (e.g., vitamins, antibiotics).

Controlled Release: Uses graded gelatin (slow-dissolving) for timed drug release, enhancing efficacy.