Gelken produces hard empty gelatin capsules
Gelken manufactures hard empty gelatin capsules used for dispensing solid and liquid medications.
Chinese manufacturer Gelken produces hard empty gelatin capsules designed for the packaging of solid and liquid medications.
The capsules consist of a cap and a body shell made from medicinal gelatin and auxiliary materials. They are designed to offer several advantages in drug administration. Hard empty capsules can mask unpleasant tastes or irritating substances, protecting the patient while ensuring the drug is not degraded prematurely.
The company emphasizes the capsules' ability to enhance drug bioavailability due to rapid and reliable dissolution. Some capsules feature an enteric coating, protecting the medication from stomach acids and ensuring release in the intestine. Others are sustained-release, extending the duration of the drug's effect.
Gelken highlights the precision required in its manufacturing process. The moisture content of the capsules must be maintained between 12.5% and 17.5%. Storage conditions should avoid extreme temperatures and humidity to prevent softening, deformation, or becoming brittle, which could affect their ability to resist bacterial contamination and their shelf life.