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Explore Pure Capsules Blog for tips on empty supplement capsules. Learn how to choose the best capsules.

Drcaps® Customers story

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 …

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Drcaps® Customers story

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Drcaps® Customers story

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 …

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Drcaps® Customers story

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.

Drcaps® Customers story

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.

Drcaps® Customers story

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.

Drcaps® Customers story

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.

Drcaps® Customers story

Is titanium dioxide (E171) allowed in capsule shells? The answer differs between Great Britain and the EU. This guide explains TiO₂ in white capsules, food-supplement rules and TiO₂-free alternatives.

Drcaps® Customers story

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.

Customer Reviews

I've been using DR caps from pure capsules for a few years

I have been using the clear DR capsules from pure capsules for three years now. Like many others leaving reviews, I have a chronic UTI and I'm on hiprex and long term antibiotics. In order to protect my stomach I encapsulate all of these drugs in a 000 capsule which fits hiprex and coamoxiclav. The service that Bob and his team gives is first class. Quick to answer emails and the capsules are sent out very quickly.
Date of experience: 4 August 2023

Excellent Delayed Release Capsules Would highly recommend this Company and…

Would highly recommend this Company and their delayed release capsules if you're on long term medication that affects your stomach. My symptoms are much improved and the staff couldn't be more friendly and helpful when processing orders. A truly professional service. Thank you.
Date of experience: 2 August 2023

This company is amazing

This company is amazing. They have acid resistant capsules, which I can put my medication in, and have literally been a life-saver. They are reasonably priced, available to purchase as a individual customer (instead of just being for businesses), and the capsules always arrive in good time. I have never had any issues with this company and highly recommend them.
Date of experience: 14 July 2023

God Send for cUTI long term medication

These have been a god send. My long term medication for CUTI (hiprex and antibiotics) are very difficult to take as harsh on the tummy causing nausea, burning, reflux etc. If i encapsulate them in the enteric coated capsules they don't release until they hit the small intestine so all them nasty side effected no longer happen. Without these i wouldn't be able to stay on my medication and be extremely unwell so I am very grateful these are available!
Date of experience: 1 August 2023