HOW DOES GELATIN MEET THE NEEDS OF PHARMA PRODUCTION?
Gelatin is a safe, almost non-allergenic ingredient, and is generally accepted by the human body. Therefore, it can be used in different medical applications, such as plasma expanders, surgery (hemostatic sponge), regenerative medicine (tissue engineering).
In addition, it has excellent solubility and dissolves quickly in the stomach, which allows rapid release of the active content in the form of oral medication while masking its smell and taste.
When used in capsules, gelatin provides an effective way to protect the filler from light, atmospheric oxygen, pollution and microbial growth. Gelatin also meets the viscosity requirements of capsule production. Its wide viscosity range means that capsule manufacturers can be tailored to their process requirements.
Moreover, its heat resistance (the ability to go from liquid to solid and return liquid without losing gel strength) plays an important role in the production of gelatin capsules. Due to this unique property:
Soft gelatin capsules are effectively sealed when filled with active ingredients
The heat resistance of gelatin allows adjustment during production if any deviation occurs during hard capsule production
Another benefit of gelatin in these applications is its ability to work across a wide range of pH values without the use of salts, ions, or additives.
Its film forming ability plays an important role in the process of capsule forming and coating. Gelatin can also be used in tablets to improve the bond between different ingredients.
Gelatin also has good absorption capacity, making it ideal for medical applications such as stomatological patches, hemostatic sponges, wound healing products, etc.
In addition to these benefits, gelatin's versatility also means it can help drugmakers cater to personalization trends and meet the needs of an aging population, including differing preferences for delivery formats and the need for swallowing.
Post time: Dec-29-2021
