What Are Licaps® Capsules?

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 Filled into Licaps® Capsules?

Licaps® are suitable for many oil-based formulations, including:

  • Fish Oil (Omega-3)
  • MCT Oil
  • CBD Oil*
  • Vitamin D3 Oil
  • Vitamin K2 Oil
  • Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) Oil
  • Herbal Oil Extracts
  • Essential Oil Blends
  • Lipid-Based Nutraceutical Formulations
  • Oil Suspensions (where compatibility has been verified)

What Cannot Be Filled into Licaps® Capsules?

Licaps® should NOT be used for:

  • Water-based liquids
  • Aqueous solutions
  • Water suspensions
  • Syrups
  • High-moisture formulations
  • Strong acidic or alkaline liquids
  • Solvents that may affect capsule integrity

Because water can soften or damage the capsule shell, Licaps® are intended exclusively for oil-based or other compatible non-aqueous liquid formulations.

If your formulation contains water or has a high water activity, Licaps® are not the appropriate choice.

Important Compatibility Notice

Although Licaps® are designed for oil-based formulations, not every oil is automatically compatible with every capsule shell. Factors such as polarity, viscosity, essential oil concentration and formulation composition may affect long-term capsule stability.

For new formulations, we strongly recommend carrying out compatibility and stability testing before commercial production.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I fill water into Licaps®?

No.

Licaps® are not suitable for water-based formulations. Water can compromise the integrity of the capsule shell and may cause deformation or leakage.

Can I fill fish oil into Licaps®?

Yes. Fish oil is one of the most common applications for Licaps® and is widely used in the nutraceutical industry.

Can I fill CBD oil into Licaps®?

Yes, provided the formulation is oil-based and compatible with the capsule material. Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with local regulations.

What types of liquids are Licaps® designed for?

Licaps® are specifically designed for oil-based and other compatible non-aqueous liquid formulations, not water-based liquids.

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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

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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