A Customer Experience with Hiprex and Long-Term Medication
A customer shared that taking long-term medication for chronic UTI (cUTI), including Hiprex and antibiotics, was associated with stomach discomfort for them.
“I am on high-dose medication for cUTI long term. These capsules saved my tummy. My long-term medication for cUTI (Hiprex and antibiotics) is very difficult for me to take because it is harsh on my stomach. I encapsulate them in delayed-release capsules and I find this helps with my gastric issues. I am so glad I found these, and they are an essential part of my medication routine now.”
This is an individual customer experience, not medical advice. DRcaps® are delayed-release HPMC capsules; they are not the same as a pharmaceutical enteric-coated dosage form. Do not change how Hiprex, an antibiotic or any prescribed medicine is taken without checking with a pharmacist or doctor.
Why Do People Search for Delayed-Release Capsules?
Some customers want an outer capsule that opens later than a standard hard capsule. DRcaps® are designed for delayed release and are available in several sizes for compatible dry fills.
Can I Put a Tablet or Capsule Inside a Larger DRcaps®?
It may be physically possible if the outer shell is large enough, but physical fit and medical suitability are different questions. Size 000 provides the largest capacity in our standard human DRcaps® range. Always check with a healthcare professional before changing the administration of medication.
Which DRcaps® Size Should I Check?
If you are choosing an outer capsule, compare the actual dimensions of the tablet or capsule with the shell dimensions rather than relying on the size name alone. See our empty capsule size guide. Size 000 is the largest standard human size we offer, but fit does not establish whether changing how a medicine is taken is medically appropriate.
Learn more about our empty DRcaps® delayed-release capsules.
