HPMC Capsules
We Gelken, part of Funingpu group, provides HPMC, which is fully known as Hydroxypropyl Methyl Cellulose, is one of the non-ionic cellulose mixed ethers. It is a semi synthetic, inactive, viscoelastic polymer. It is often used as a lubricant in Ophthalmology, or as an excipient or molding agent in oral drugs.
Veggie capsule different from traditional gelatin capsule uses hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose (HPMC) as the raw material containing basic components of polysaccharide and plant cell wall; except from the advantage of pure natural concept, it can also promote the absorption and digestion of protein, fat and carbohydrate, that is, has unique technical advantages and characteristics that traditional gelatin capsule doesn't have.
Compared with traditional gelatin capsules, HPMC capsules have the following advantages:
- Less affected by humidity and low requirements for storage conditions
- Low water content, high stability and good compatibility with drug components
- Plant based products will not infect animal diseases
- It is not easy to produce electrostatic adsorption under dry conditions, and it is easy to fill the drug components
- Low adhesion to esophageal mucosa to reduce the discomfort of swallowing
With the increase of vegetarians around the world, more and more people begin to choose plant-based capsules. In the US market alone, more than 70 million consumers choose Vegetarian Capsules. HPMC capsule provides a new choice for vegetarians and religious consumers.
