Differentiate between hard and soft gelatin capsules.
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Hard gelatin capsules
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Soft gelatin capsules
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1 |
The hard gelatin capsule shell consists of two parts: Body and cap
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The soft gelatin capsule shell becomes a single unit.
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2 |
They are cylindrical in shape.
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They are available in round, oval and tube-like shapes.
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3 |
The contents usually consist of medicaments in the form of powder, beads or granules.
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The contents usually consist of liquids or semisolids.
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4 |
These are prepared from gelatin, titanium dioxide, colouring agent and plasticizer.
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These are prepared from gelatin, more amount of plasticizer (sorbitol or glycerin) and preservative.
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5 |
Filling and sealing takes place in different steps.
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Filling and sealing are done in a combined operation of machines
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6 |
Shell is perfectly dry.
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Shell is not perfectly dry
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7 |
These capsules can be adulterated
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These capsules cannot be adulterated
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8 |
Eg. Becosules capsules
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Eg. Pudin Hara
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