rument. INTRODUCTION The Latin word "capsula," which means a small box or container, is the origin of the word "capsule." The term is used in a variety of scientific fields, including anatomy, where it is …

Uniformity of content. This test is applicable to capsules that contain less than 10 mg or less than 10 per cent w/w of active ingredient. For capsules containing more than one active ingredient carry out the …

Capsules are solid dosage forms in which medicinal agents and substances are enclosed in a small shell of gelatin. Gelatin capsule shells may be hard or soft, depending on their composition. The …

Many adults and children in the United States take one or more vitamins or other dietary supplements. In addition to vitamins, dietary supplements can contain minerals, herbs or other botanicals, amino …

Capsules are solid oral dosage forms in which the drug is enclosed within a hard or soft shell. The shell is normally made from gelatin and results in a simple, easy - to -swallow formulation with no …

Hard gelatin capsules are solid, two-part dosage forms consisting of a cap and a body, typically made from animal-derived gelatin. These are primarily used to deliver dry formulations such as powders, …

Capsules are a convenient dosage form in which an individual dose can be accurately measured. They are easily packaged and transported, and can be easily administered to the patient.