Capsugel® PCcaps®

Small size gelatin capsules, PCcaps® Capsules are ideal for pre-clinical studies on animals, as they provide a simple way for pre-clinical oral administration of pharmaceutical actives and formulations to rodents.

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PCcaps® Capsules offer an exceptional solution to carry out your pre-clinical animal studies with improved effectiveness.

A simple way for pre-clinical oral administration of pharmaceutical actives and formulations to rodents

PCcaps® Capsules facilitate the administration of early-phase formulations, whether powder or granules, paste, or non-aqueous liquids. With PCcaps® Capsules, you can avoid the use of excipients that may be incompatible with actives or cause toxicity. PCcaps® Capsules prevent regurgitation and upper gastrointestinal tract irritation while providing the precise dose to rodents without using any excipients.

For technical and quality specifications, please refer to our technical reference file below.

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Product features
  • Avoid the use of excipients that may be incompatible with the active or that cause toxicity
  • Prevent regurgitation and upper GI tract irritation
  • Deliver exact dose to rats or guinea pigs without using any excipients
  • Perform controlled-release studies by enteric coating
PCcaps® Capsules meet the highest standards of leading pharmaceutical companies

Our NSF, FSSC 22000, and EXCiPACT certifications attest to our unwavering commitment to excellence. Learn more about our Kosher, Halal, BSE Compliant, and GMP certified capsules, which are crafted for optimal drug delivery.

*certifications are specific to capsule types, polymers and sites

Partnering beyond the capsule

Our capsule application services experts will work with you to provide a customizable solution. Whether you need to quickly respond to changing global demand or enter new and emerging markets to stay competitive, our insight into regulatory compliance can help you achieve your goals.

Product features
  • Develop your unique fill formulation
  • Identify the optimum dosage form for your API delivery
  • Optimize manufacturing process to improve operation productivity
Ready-to-use solutions to accelerate your pre-clinical and clinical timelines

We offer tailored solutions to help you during the development stage of your product. Whether you require support in selecting optimal dosage forms for complex compounds or wish to set your existing products apart, our team collaborates with you to identify the ideal dosage form that aligns perfectly with your specific requirements.

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Capsugel® PCcaps® capsules provide a simple way for pre-clinical oral administration of pharmaceutical actives and formulations to rodents.Capsugel® PCcaps® capsules are very small gelatin capsules that are ideal for oral delivery of the neat active in pre-clinical animal studies. They have been designed for performing pre-clinical trials such as pharmacokinetic, pharmacodynamic and animal safety studies.

Using Capsugel® PCcaps® allow to avoid the use of solvents that may be incompatible with the active, or that cause toxicity, to deliver exact dose to rodents without using any excipients, to perform controlled-release studies by enteric coating of Pccaps capsules.

Capsugel® offers a convenient Capsugel® PCcaps® Capsule Kit which includes 100 capsules, an instructional tutorial and equipment for filling, as well as a delivery device. Capsugel® PCcaps® capsules are also available separately in 50 count boxes.

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