Hard and soft capsules: The perfect solution

Gelatine is a naturally derived excipient widely used in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.

Thanks to its unique film-forming properties, it is perfectly suited for the production of hard and soft capsules.

Gelatine-based capsules have a high level of impermeability to oxygen, providing excellent stability that protects the encapsulated active ingredients.

The melting point of gelatine is also ideally suited for products in capsule form intended for oral consumption.

There is no other natural or synthetic hydrocolloid as efficient as gelatine. Additionally, gelatine is a natural product that contains no chemical additives, making it a perfect fit for a clean label approach.

Weishardt gelatines for pharmaceutical applications are designed to ensure optimal solubility of the capsules, ensuring the optimal release of encapsulated active ingredients.

Microencapsulation: Small scale, big performance

In the pharmaceutical field, the natural emulsifying properties of gelatine enable the creation of unique microcapsules.

Gelatine acts as a binding agent and coating to protect the microencapsulated active ingredients.

It also optimizes the solubility of the microcapsules, ensuring better release of the active ingredients upon consumption.

Weishardt gelatine is a top-quality microencapsulation solution that guarantees excellent performance.

Other pharmaceutical applications: Suitable for a wide range of products

In addition to hard and soft capsules, Weishardt gelatines are perfectly suited for many other pharmaceutical and medical applications.

Gelatine performs as a binding and a coating agent in tablets, ensuring the integrity of the product is maintained throughout its shelf life.

The use of surgical obturators made with gelatine is common in orthopedic surgery. The obturator is absorbed into the body, which reduces the risk of rejection of a foreign material.

Used in many surgical procedures, haemostatic sponges do not have to be removed from the patient because they can be absorbed into the body. Gelatine is used in the manufacture of haemostatic sponges because it facilitates the migration of new cells, accelerating healing.

In ostomy bags, which are used by colostomy patients, gelatine acts as an adhesive between the bag and the skin. Gelatine’s composition is very similar to human skin collagen, which improves comfort and tolerance and allows prolonged use.