Differentiate between hard gelatin capsule and soft gelatin capsule.
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HARD GELATIN CAPSULES
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SOFT GELATIN CAPSULES
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The hard gelatine capsule shell consists of two parts: Body and cap
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The soft gelatine 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 gelatine, titanium dioxide, coloring agent and plasticizer.
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These are prepared from gelatine, more amount of plasticizer (sorbitol or glycerine) and preservative.
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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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Shell is perfectly dry,
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Shell is not perfectly dry.
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These capsules can be adulterated.
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These capsules cannot be adulterated.
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Ex. Amoxicillin capsule
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Ex. Pudin Hara capsule
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