Capsules are a popular dosage form in the pharmaceutical industry because they provide an easy and convenient way to administer medications, offering precise dosage control. They can be formulated to contain a variety of active ingredients, including powders, liquids, and pellets, and can also be designed for immediate or extended release. Capsules protect sensitive drugs from environmental factors like light and air, enhancing drug stability and patient adherence.
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The Effect of Capsule-in-Capsule Combinations on In Vivo Disintegration in Human Volunteers: A…
Controlling the time point and site of the release of active ingredients within the gastrointestinal tract after administration of oral delivery systems is still a challenge. In this study, the effect of the combination of small capsules (size 3) and large capsules (size 00) on the disintegration…
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Quality by Design applied to the development of soft gelatin capsules
The pandemic we are experiencing made us realize the impact and need for medication in patients' lives. These, in turn, are substances that contain drugs in their composition, the so-called active principles responsible for alleviating various symptoms. In this sense, the article will address some…
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Sustained-release capsules coated via thermoforming techniques
Capsule coatings have a wide range of applications as they afford protection to active pharmaceutical ingredients. However, few studies have focused on capsule coating owing to the sensitivity of hard gelatin shells to solvents and high temperature. In the present study, we aimed to coat capsules…
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Effects of Different Capsule Types for Oral Application of Active Substances – Investigations with…
1.1. Background: A capsule is a solid dosage form that delivers a defined dose of an active ingredient. Most capsules are made for oral application by mouth with subsequent swallowing. Capsule materials for the shell are not only of importance for the release of active ingredients, but should also…
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Development of a Biphasic-Release Multiple-Unit Pellet System with Diclofenac Sodium Using Novel…
Novel calcium phosphate-based starter pellets were used to develop a biphasic-release multiple-unit pellet system (MUPS) with diclofenac sodium as a model drug in the form of hard gelatin capsules. For comparative purposes, corresponding formulations based on the inert cores made of microcrystalline…
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Stability and In Vitro Aerodynamic Studies of Inhalation Powders Containing Ciprofloxacin…
In the case of capsule-based dry powder inhalation systems (DPIs), the selection of the appropriate capsule is important. The use of gelatin, gelatin-PEG, and HPMC capsules has become widespread in marketed capsule-based DPIs. We aimed to perform a stability test according to the ICH guideline in…
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In Vitro and In Vivo Evaluation of 3D Printed Capsules with Pressure Triggered Release Mechanism for…
In this study a 3D printed capsule designed to break from the physiological pressures in the antropyloric region was evaluated for its ability to deliver the synthetic octapeptide octreotide in beagle dogs when co-formulated with the permeation enhancer sodium caprate. The pressure sensitive…
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Challenges of Dissolution Methods Development for Soft Gelatin Capsules
Recently, the development of soft gelatin capsules (SGCs) dosage forms has attracted a great deal of interest in the oral delivery of poorly water-soluble drugs. This is attributed to the increased number of poorly soluble drugs in the pipeline, and hence the challenges of finding innovative ways of…
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Using natural alternative excipients for tableting and capsule filling
A large number of dietary supplements are available in solid oral dosage forms. Vitamin and mineral supplements can be easily pressed into tablets by wet granulation or direct compression, but such tablet formulations require good binders. Commonly used binders in tablet formulations include…
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High-Payload chitosan microparticles for the colonic delivery of quercetin: Development and in-vivo…
Quercetin, a natural flavonoid has high potential for management of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). However, its onset of action is delayed when administered systemically and high doses are needed for IBD treatment. The present study aimed to develop chitosan microparticles for colonic delivery…
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