Why Are Drugs Made Into Capsules?

Capsules are usually divided into two types: hard capsules and soft capsules. A hard capsule is a two-color capsule that we usually come into contact with, usually composed of two parts of different colors, one capsule body and one capsule cap. The capsule cap is wrapped around the capsule body like a pen cap.

The capsule shell is usually made of gelatin or cellulose, which is a water-soluble protein that can be digested and absorbed by human proteolytic enzymes.

The capsule itself does not have a drug effect, its main purpose is to protect the drug. The medication contained in the capsule is isolated from the outside world, without the influence of water, air, or light, ensuring the stability of the medication.

Secondly, many drugs need to be digested in the intestine, and wearing capsules can avoid the corrosion and decomposition of saliva and gastric juice, so capsules also have the effect of delaying the release of drugs.

In addition, capsules also have a protective effect on the digestive organs, avoiding damage to the digestive tract caused by certain irritating drugs.

Moreover, many drugs themselves are very bitter, and this is done to mask their odor and facilitate swallowing. If choosing between pills and capsules with equivalent efficacy, I think many people would choose capsules, after all, these pills can be stuffed into the mouth and swallowed without any taste.