A Comprehensive Review On: Capsule

Capsules are a popular dosage form due to their stability, ease of administration, attractiveness, and compounding capabilities. They can be customized to meet individual patient needs and can incorporate multiple drugs. Special capsules can be prepared outside the norm of powders. Gelatine is widely used as a capsule shell material for hard and soft gelatine capsules. However, due to its animal origin and cross-linking properties, other non-animal materials like hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose, starch, and poly vinyl alcohol copolymer are needed to meet the dietary and cultural needs of vegetarian patients and comply with regulatory requirements.