A new HPMC capsule for optimum formulation of pharmaceutical dosage forms – Info Article & White Paper
A powerful alternative for pharmaceutical dosage forms
Polymer choices in pharmaceutical dosage forms have always been a balancing act between performance and development time, and historically has been shaped by the interactions of gelatin. The first generation of HPMC capsules, which relied on a secondary gelling agent, were recognized by formulators as having issues with dissolution performance and product stability. Fortunately, new scientific discoveries in polymers and capsule manufacturing have resulted in the creation of the next generation of HPMC capsules – one that offers better performance and reduced development time compared to gelatin and first-generation HPMC capsules.
