Capsugel® DRcaps® HPMC Designed Release Capsules

High-performance capsules that are designed to slow down capsule opening after swallowing.

Product Configurator

Develop solutions that meet your consumer’s requirements.

                                
                                                            Releases ingredients in 45 minutes - after immediate release capsules thereby potentially protecting ingredients against stomach acid

                                
                                                            Available in nine different sizes and two designs to adapt to your formulation specificities

More than 100 years of dosage form expertise

Demonstrated to protect acid-sensitive ingredients from degradation in the stomach

Capsugel® DRcaps® HPMC Designed Release Capsules can help protect dietary supplement ingredients from stomach acidity without the cost and complexity of adding acid-resistant properties during manufacturing. DRcaps® capsules can also help mask taste and odor and reduce bad aftertaste without the addition of costly coatings.

For technical and quality specifications, please refer to our Technical Reference File below

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Product features

Supported by different in-vivo data in humans
Offering a late disintegration (approximately 45 minutes later than a typical immediate release in five minutes)
Plant-based, vegetarian solution

Meticulously crafted capsules that meet nutraceutical regulations and standards.

Our NSF, FSSC 22000 and EXCiPACT certifications attest to our unwavering commitment to excellence.*

*Certifications vary by site.

Product features

Kosher
Halal
Non-GMO
Gluten-free
BSE compliance
GMP-certified

Partnering beyond the capsule

Our concept-to-market services support your products from development to distribution. Whether you are looking to find the perfect combination of health ingredients or get your products to the market faster, we can help you create a customized solution.

Service benefits

Get to market faster
Easily fill portfolio gaps
Capitalize on market trends

Long shelf-life*

Create the perfect solution to protect acid-sensitive ingredients from degradation in the stomach Ideal for formulations with sensitive ingredients, Capsugel® DRcaps® HPMC Designed Release Capsules to protect your health ingredients. DRcaps® capsules significantly reduce opportunity for nutritional ingredient degradation compared with standard immediate release capsules.

*The shelf life in China is two years.