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Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology
Year : 2008, Volume : 1, Issue : 3
First page : ( 280) Last page : ( 282)
Print ISSN : 0974-3618. Online ISSN : 0974-360X.

Hard Capsules: A Suitable Alternative to Soft Gelatin Capsules for Delivering Liquid Drugs

Bhutkar MA1,*, Yadav AV2, Sevukarajan M2, Sonawane RO2

1Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy, Kasegaon, Dist Sangli. (M.S) 415 404

2Govt. College of Pharmacy, Karad. (M.S) 415 124

*Corresponding Author E-mail: mangesh_bhutkar@rediffmail.com

Abstract

Liquid filled soft gelatin capsules have been successfully used for delivering a variety of liquid drugs. However, these soft capsules possess certain drawbacks. The important one is the in-house development and manufacturing is difficult and costlier. The filling of liquids into hard gelatin capsules may help to overcome the drawbacks and offer added advantages. In the present study attempts have been made to design and develop liquid filled hard gelatin capsules and to evaluate and compare their suitability for liquid filling with marketed soft gelatin capsules. Thus, the purpose of the study was to know whether hard capsules could act as a suitable alternative to soft capsules for delivering liquid drugs.

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Keywords

Hard Capsules, Soft capsules, vitamin E, formulation.

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