Opaque or transparent, two-tone, metallic or pearl: how to choose empty gelatin capsule colours that protect your fill and build your brand.
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Capsule Filling Problems and How to Fix Them
Cracked, sticky, dented or loose capsules? Find the cause of common hard gelatin capsule filling problems and how to fix each one.
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How to Fill Empty Capsules by Hand: A Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to fill empty hard gelatin capsules with a manual capsule-filling machine: equipment, step-by-step method, weight checks and tips.
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Printed Capsules: Minimum Order Quantity, Lead Time and How to Order
How minimum order quantities work for printed gelatin capsules, what decides lead time, how to prepare artwork, and how to order step by step.
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How to Choose an Empty Capsule Supplier: A 10-Point Checklist
Certificates, batch CoAs, tolerances, colour matching and order terms: a practical checklist for choosing a reliable empty hard gelatin capsule supplier.
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Size 0 vs Size 00 Capsules: Differences, Capacity and Which to Choose
Size 0 or size 00? Compare length, diameter, volume and fill weight in mg, and find out which empty gelatin capsule size suits your dose.
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Capsules vs Tablets: Differences, Pros and Cons, and Which to Choose
Capsules or tablets? Compare how they are made, swallowing, taste, dose, speed and cost, and find out which dosage form suits your product.
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How to Store Empty Capsules: Humidity, Temperature and Shelf Life
Empty capsules arrive in perfect condition and then spend weeks in a store room before anyone touches them. That store [...] Read more
Why Choose Hard Gelatin Capsules: Benefits, Uses and Sizes
Hard gelatin capsules are the most widely used capsule format in the world, and for good reason. They are easy [...] Read more
Printed Capsules
Counterfeit medicine is not a packaging problem. Cartons and blister foils are copied routinely and convincingly. Once the outer packaging [...] Read more