Softgel is a new type of preparation, which is a packaging method that encapsulates oil or non-water-soluble liquid or suspension that has no dissolution effect on gelatin in the capsule shell. The outer shell of the softgel is made of gelatin, and the inside contains the liquid contents. Softgels are a new dosage form that has been developed after tablets and powders.
The features of the softgels are:
1) Liquid oily substances can be directly packed into capsules without adding adsorbents or other capsulation agents. In addition, the content of oily substances in softgels is up to 60% and up to 85% (by weight) in cosmetic softgels, while the content of substances similar to knots remains below 50%.
2) If thick gelatin is used to make the film, it can be completely sealed, and the strength of the capsule and the shading property of the film are very high, which can keep the contents stable for a long time. According to tests, the oxygen blocking performance of gelatin film is more than 30 times that of polyethylene film. It is very stable to the oxygen in the air and can prevent oxidation and moisture absorption of the air.
3) After ingestion, the ingredients are released quickly, and the body can use and absorb them efficiently.
4) The substances contained are highly homogeneous and the content difference is minimal.
5) It can cover up the odor and odor of some substances, especially suitable for the application of some functional health foods and pharmaceuticals. Because they are different from general food, they contain more odor and odor components.
6) The taste, color, aroma, transparency, and gloss of the capsule appearance can be freely selected according to your needs, and its appearance is more glossy and very eye-catching compared to other round items.
7) After the production and manufacturing, the round airtight container ensures that impurities will not be mixed in the circulation process, and is a container with purification function.
8) For volatile substances with low boiling point (such as spices, etc.), it can be stored stably. In addition, some incompatible components can be added to the second layer of substances separately.
9) General softgels are made of gelatin, glycerin and water, and do not need to add other additives such as binders and molding agents. These materials are edible natural products.
10) The following requirements need to be met when producing and storing soft capsules: for small doses of drugs, it is necessary to dilute them with an appropriate diluent and ensure that they are evenly mixedThe appearance should be neat, without sticking, deformation or cracking, and there should be no odor;Unless otherwise specified, it should be stored tightly sealed.