Capsules

Advantages:

• Effectively masks taste and improves compliance.
• Bioavailability is generally higher than that of regular tablets.
• Avoids high temperature and pressure during manufacturing, making it suitable for sensitive substances.
• Diverse appearances (can be printed, available in multiple colors), easy for brand recognition.
• Enteric coating and sustained-release properties enable precise release.

Main types:

• **Hard capsules:** The most common type, namely the two-section capsules mentioned above. Sizes range from large to small, including 000, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.
• **Soft capsules:** (Detailed in the previous section) One-piece molding, containing liquid or semi-solid.