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What are vegetarian Capsules?

Vegetable based capsules or made of Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose or HPMC, which is a semi-synthetic inert material consisting of purified water and plant fiber-or cellulose.

This makes the vegetable capsule 100% plant-based, non toxic, 100% animal-free, Kosher, Halal and Vegetarian. It’s also friendly to patients on gluten free diets.

Vegetable capsules are plain and straight forward. There is no guess work when using them. You don’t have to worry about what animal the gelatin came from, how the animal died, what part of the animal they used, whether the animal was carrying any diseases. You do not have to wonder whether the vehicle that carries your medication into your body is going to cause you any additional problems, and so on.

All the benefits of vegetable capsules make them a more expensive capsule than gelatin capsules but in my opinion, their benefits far out-weight their higher price.

CAPSTECH ® Vegetarian HPMC Capsules:

Our capsules made from 100% plant-derived HPMC (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), these empty vegetarian capsules contain no animal by-products, BSE, preservatives, artificial colors, starch, sugar, corn, wheat or dairy. In addition they are Kosher, Halal and manufacturing in a GMP and FDA-approved facility.

The gastric emptying of hard capsules has been studied by labelling the powder- fill of the capsules, and visualizing externally usins, a gamma camera.

The advantage of HPMC capsules

- Low moisture content

- Suitable for all types of products

- Ideal for moisture sensitive, hygroscopic and liquid formulations

- Suitable for vegetarians and vegetarian minded users.

- Chemically stable and resistant to cross-linking

- FDA GRAS status

- Preservative free, allergen free, starch free, gluten free

- Non GMO

- Available in sizes, 00, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4

The Highlights of Our Vegetarian Capsules:

 ◆ SAFTY

Comply with EP, USP and JP; Organic source of raw material .

 ◆ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Circulating water system; environment friendly packaging materials.

 ◆ RESPECT THE RELIGION BELIEFS

Without any raw materials from animals

Do you know the structure of the HPMC Capsule?

Vegetarian two-piece capsule has two parts, body and cap. From the vacant capsule’s appearance,  the vegetable empty capsule cap and body are a hemispherical cylinder. On each part has a circular arc shape of concave groove, called locking ring. There are two or four or six oval dents between the capsule cap locking ring and incision, called locking point. HPMC vacant Capsule has a slight taper cutting edges. There are two slant holes in trimming place through the lock ring and guide ring, called an exhaust hole.

Vegetarian Capsule VS Gelatin Capsule

Vegetarian Capsule Specification

Vegetarian Capsule Filling Capacity

The right method to take capsule

The right way to take empty capsule: take a cup of 100 to 200 ml water and the temperature should be proper. The patients should stand or sit when to take capsules . Firstly, patients drink a mouthful of water and then put the two-piece capsule in the mouth, and drink a sip of water, swallow  gelatin capsules with water. Patients should not excessively bend or look up. Patients should better drink the remaining water, ensuring that the capsule rush into the stomach.

1. Get drugs from formal channels.

There are so many "poison gelatin capsule" events happen.

2. Not apart the two-piece capsule into two piece.
Gelatin Capsule has the ability to enhance the stability of drugs, to protect the digestive tract and respiratory tract from targeted drug directly stimulate and slow-release medicine effect etc. .Once get rid of the capsule shell, It may cause the medicine efficacy reduce, and increase the side effects.
3. Should not take capsules shell with hot water.
Most ingredients are gelatin capsule shell , in the cold water the capsule will slowly dissolve and become soft. But in the hot water it can rapidly melt and dissolve. If taking capsule shell with hot water, the empty capsule shell is easy damaged, the drug will be released ahead of time. So the medicine efficacy and safety will be influenced. therefore, the capsule drugs should take with cool water (but not too cold) or warm water properly.
4. Should not swallow capsules directly .
Swallow capsules directly may prevent capsules quickly into stomach, and the hollow capsules are likely to adhere to the esophagus, causing mucosal damage and even ulcers.

How to store empty capsule?

The high quality empty capsule not only reflect on their production process, but also in their storage methods.So it is every important to know the store conditions of two-piece capsule.
1. Hollow capsule has too little moisture easily crazing, too much moisture easily to be soft and deform. So the vacant  capsule water moisture should be controlled between 12.5 to17.5% when they were stored.
2. Containers of gelatin capsule should be placed on the shelves, avoiding directly towards windows and pipes. Put it in a cool ventilated place, avoiding sunlight and away from heat.
3.Cannot be placed at random, and cannot give it pressure.
4. The container should be kept sealed before used if it was opened, please take the corresponding sterilization measures, otherwise easy to cause bacterial contamination.
5. Storage temperature should be kept in 15 to 25 ℃; Keep in 35-65% relative humidity.
6. Do not store in high temperature and high humidity condition. Under heat condition, it will be soft , adhesion and deformation .Under low temperature or dry environment, the capsule is easy to crazing .
Do as above mentioned conditions to store capsule , the capsule can be well stored more than 9 months.     

How to identify "poison capsule"

There are three obvious differences between medical gelatin capsule and industry gelatin capsule.

1.Very Brittle: The capsule made of industrial gelatin quality is poor, and relatively fragile, because there are many impurities in industrial product. Some capsules just with a pinch, it broken, or just open it, it broken.

2.Bright Color: Vacant gelatin capsule color is much more bright. Be careful, because of edible gelatin is transparent, white, very clean. Industrial gelatin often add more essence and stain to conceal impurities.

3.Mouth Loose and Easily twist:  Capsule made of industrial gelatin have a lot problems, not only on quality and material. Its processing environment is also poor.  Many capsules are loose, and are easy to open.

Why Choose Us?

We are a professional manufacturer of high quality of pharmaceutical and nutraceutical grade hard capsules in China. Our goal is to provide the highest quality 100% bovine hide gelatin capsules and vegetarian capsules along with first-class technical support and satisfaction of service.

We are located in Shaanxi province, the north west of China. Shaanxi is representative of traditional Chinese civilization. In Xi'an, you can see authentic Chinese civilization, civilization began from Banpo, here is the birthplace of Chinese culture, the Western Zhou Dynasty, Western Han, Sui, Tang and other Chinese history to be proud of the time in the capital here. Modern Shaanxi is the cradle of Chinese revolution.

 Technical Service

We have professional and strong qualified technicians who are ready to assist you with any issue regarding capsule manufacturing and capsule filling. Our technicians are committed to superior customer service and are well versed in all aspects of commercial capsule production.

Capsule Color Support

We can help your product stand out and reinforce your brand image. Color is a key aspect of any product’s marketing strategy, so capsules can be manufactured to your existing color specifications, Our experienced staff can help you select the right color for your capsule products.

Contact Information:

Kitty Wang 

SHAANXI GENEX BIO-TECH CO., LTD

No. 86 HouHuaiZhong Rd., Economic and Technolgy Development Zone

Weinan City, 714000, China.

Cell: +86 18629570260

Skype: kitty-wang2

www.genexcapsule.com