purecaps Choosing the right empty capsule size depends on volume, powder density and what you want to place inside the capsule. Size 000 is the largest standard human capsule in our range; size 5 is the smallest. A powder’s weight alone does not determine which capsule will fit because fluffy herbal powders and dense minerals can …
Vcaps® Plus Brochure
Licaps® are premium hard capsules developed by Lonza (formerly Capsugel) specifically for filling oil-based and non-aqueous liquid formulations. Unlike standard hard capsules designed primarily for powders, Licaps® are engineered for lipid-based formulations and provide an excellent solution for encapsulating oils and other compatible non-aqueous liquids. Licaps® are NOT designed for water-based liquids. What Can Be …
A cat owner describes the practical difficulty of giving a large Lypex capsule and using smaller empty DRcaps® shells. Important veterinary guidance, capsule-size considerations and delayed-release limitations are explained.
Compare gelatin, HPMC vegetarian, pullulan, DRcaps® delayed-release and Licaps® capsules. Learn which shell is suited to powders, delayed release, plant-based formulas and compatible oil-based liquids.
What are pullulan capsules? Learn about their fermentation-derived shell material, vegan suitability, oxygen-barrier properties, common uses, and how pullulan compares with HPMC and gelatin capsules.
Do probiotics survive stomach acid? Survival varies by strain and formulation. Learn how stomach acidity affects probiotics, when delayed-release DRcaps® may be useful, and how to choose an empty capsule for probiotic powder.
Is titanium dioxide (E171) allowed in capsule shells? The answer differs between Great Britain and the EU. This guide explains TiOâ‚‚ in white capsules, food-supplement rules and TiOâ‚‚-free alternatives.
A practical guide to empty capsules for cats and dogs, including small capsule sizes, gelatin and vegetarian shells, filling dry powders, and why medication changes should be checked with a veterinarian.
A customer explains why they chose delayed-release capsules for a curcumin formulation. Their cancer-related account is a personal story, not evidence that curcumin treats or cures cancer.
Yes. Pure Capsules supplies small quantities of DRcaps® delayed-release capsules to individual customers as well as businesses. Read one customer’s experience and learn what DRcaps® are designed to do.
A customer describes placing herbal capsules containing ingredients such as Pau d’Arco, astragalus and Korean ginseng inside size 00 DRcaps®. Learn about capsule-in-capsule sizing and delayed release.
A customer describes using empty DRcaps® delayed-release capsules around Hiprex and long-term medication because of stomach discomfort. Learn what DRcaps® are designed to do, important limitations, and which capsule sizes may be suitable.
A customer describes their experience with DRcaps® while taking long-term medication. Learn what delayed-release capsules are, what they can and cannot claim, and when to ask a pharmacist.
A long-term customer describes using clear size 000 DRcaps® around Hiprex and another medication. Learn why size 000 is often considered when fitting a tablet or smaller capsule inside a delayed-release shell.
A customer with chronic UTI describes using empty DRcaps® with Hiprex and long-term medication. Includes important guidance about delayed-release capsules and changing how medicines are taken.
