Issue: April 2015, Posted Date: 3/30/2015 - www.drug-dev.com
Soft gelatin capsules (softgels) continue to be the oral solid dosage form preferred by consumers.1 Understandably, as they are easy to swallow and digest, effectively mask unpleasant tastes and
smells, and have a pleasing appearance. Softgels also offer formulation and marketing benefits. They can accommodate a wide variety of compounds filled as liquids, solids, semi-solids,
suspensions, or emulsions. They can also address a broad range of formulation challenges, such as improving the absorption and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble APIs.
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