capsules

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  • Created on: 19-10-22 13:26
adv of caps 2
easy to swallow, little excpient neded
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disadv of caps
more expesnive than tabs,unsuitable for highly soluble substances
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gelatin uses in capsules, how is it extracted and why?
shells, hydrolysis of collagen from connective tissue, strong ,felxible and soluble in body conditions
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why is gelatin bad?
allgergys and comes fom animla- religous /ethics
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features of hard gelatin capsules
two parts, eight sizes,kept in controlled temp and humidity
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uses of wetting agents in hard capsules?
improves water penetration
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describe filling of hard gelatin capsules
two halfs separated , dose on plate-spatula used, caps locked
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what is soft capsule?
liquid/semi solid. in solid phase gelatin capsule.
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adv of soft capsule? 2
good for absorbtion as already liquid,stable
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what is self emulsifyng filler in soft capsules?
automaticslly emusifties when in contact with GI fluid to droplets.
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gelatin uses in capsules, how is it extracted and why?

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