Advanced Capsule Technologies
Our cutting-edge capsule technologies combine dietary supplement innovation with precision manufacturing to deliver superior bioavailability, stability, and targeted release profiles for optimal health outcomes.
Innovative Delivery Systems
Med Care Factory offers hard gelatin capsules, one of the most popular and trusted dosage forms in the dietary supplement and nutraceutical industry. These capsules, made from premium-quality materials, consist of two parts—a body and a cap—that seamlessly encapsulate a wide range of substances.
Our capsule technologies represent the pinnacle of dietary supplement delivery systems, designed to maximize the effectiveness of active ingredients while enhancing user experience. From traditional hard gelatin capsules to revolutionary Licap technology and innovative Duo Capsules, our comprehensive range offers solutions for even the most challenging formulation requirements.
Superior Bioavailability
Enhanced absorption of active ingredients for maximum efficacy.
Ingredient Protection
Safeguards sensitive compounds from environmental factors.
Formulation Flexibility
Accommodates powders, liquids, and combination fills.
Our Capsule Technologies
Specialized encapsulation systems for optimal delivery of active ingredients
Standard Hard Gelatin Capsules
Our standard hard gelatin capsules represent the foundation of capsule technology, offering reliable delivery of powdered ingredients. These two-piece capsules provide excellent protection for active ingredients while ensuring consistent disintegration and release in the digestive system.
Licap Technology
Licap Technology represents our most advanced liquid-filled hard capsule solution. These hermetically sealed capsules are designed to contain liquid or semi-solid formulations, offering enhanced bioavailability for ingredients that are poorly soluble or sensitive to oxidation.
Duo Capsules
Duo Capsules represent our innovative capsule-in-capsule technology, allowing for the combination of incompatible ingredients or different release profiles in a single dosage form. This technology enables the delivery of complex formulations that would otherwise require multiple products.
Capsule Size Guide
Understanding the right capsule size for your formulation needs
Selecting the appropriate capsule size is crucial for ensuring optimal fill capacity, ease of swallowing, and manufacturing efficiency. Our comprehensive range of capsule sizes accommodates various formulation requirements and target demographics.
Standard Capsule Size Reference
| Capsule Size | Volume (ml) | Length (mm) | Diameter (mm) | Typical Powder Fill (mg) | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 000 | 1.37 | 26.1 | 9.9 | 950-1000 | High-dose formulations |
| 00 | 0.95 | 23.3 | 8.5 | 650-800 | Large dose supplements |
| 0 | 0.68 | 21.7 | 7.6 | 500-600 | Standard adult supplements |
| 1 | 0.50 | 19.4 | 6.9 | 400-500 | Medium-dose supplements |
| 2 | 0.37 | 18.0 | 6.4 | 300-400 | Standard supplements |
| 3 | 0.30 | 15.9 | 5.8 | 200-300 | Lower-dose supplements |
Note: Actual fill weights may vary depending on powder density, compressibility, and manufacturing parameters. Our technical team can assist in selecting the optimal size for your specific formulation.
Key Benefits
Advantages of our advanced capsule technologies
Enhanced Bioavailability
Our capsule technologies are designed to optimize the absorption of active ingredients, particularly for compounds with poor water solubility. The liquid-filled and targeted-release technologies ensure that active ingredients are delivered where they can be most effectively absorbed.
Superior Protection
Sensitive ingredients require protection from environmental factors like oxygen and moisture. Our capsule technologies provide excellent barrier properties, preserving the potency and stability of even the most delicate compounds throughout shelf life.
Targeted Delivery
Different active ingredients require different release profiles and delivery sites for optimal efficacy. Our specialized capsule technologies enable targeted delivery to specific areas of the digestive tract, enhancing therapeutic efficacy while minimizing potential side effects.
Consumer Preference
Capsules are among the most preferred dosage forms by consumers due to their easy-to-swallow design, tasteless and odorless nature, and professional appearance. Our capsule technologies enhance these benefits while adding unique visual appeal and improved functionality.
Formulation Flexibility
Our diverse capsule technologies accommodate a wide range of formulation challenges, from combining incompatible ingredients to incorporating liquids, semi-solids, powders, and pellets. This flexibility enables innovative product development and unique market positioning.
Quality Assurance
Every capsule we produce undergoes rigorous quality control testing to ensure consistent weight, appearance, disintegration time, and dissolution profile. Our manufacturing processes meet international standards for dietary supplement quality and safety.
Our Manufacturing Process
State-of-the-art production ensuring quality and consistency
Shell Production
Manufacturing of high-quality capsule shells from selected raw materials according to precise specifications.
Formulation Preparation
Careful processing of active ingredients and excipients to create the optimal fill material for each capsule type.
Filling & Sealing
Precision filling of capsules with exact quantities of the formulation and hermetic sealing when required.
Quality Control
Comprehensive testing of weight variation, disintegration, dissolution, and visual inspection.
Packaging & Storage
Careful packaging in moisture-protective containers and storage under controlled conditions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common inquiries about our capsule technologies
What are the advantages of Licap technology over standard capsules?
Licap technology offers several significant advantages over standard capsules:
- Enhanced bioavailability: By delivering ingredients in liquid form, Licaps can improve absorption of poorly water-soluble compounds by 2-3 times compared to powder-filled capsules.
- Superior protection: The hermetic sealing protects oxygen-sensitive ingredients, extending shelf life and maintaining potency.
- Reduced variability: Liquid formulations eliminate the powder segregation issues that can occur in traditional capsules, ensuring more consistent dosing.
- Visual appeal: The distinctive appearance of liquid-filled capsules creates brand differentiation and premium positioning.
- Improved stability: Certain ingredients are more stable in liquid form, particularly those prone to oxidation in powder form.
These benefits make Licap technology particularly valuable for ingredients like omega-3 fatty acids, CoQ10, vitamin E, and other compounds with poor water solubility or sensitivity to oxidation.
What fill materials can be used in your capsule technologies?
Our capsule technologies can accommodate a wide range of fill materials, including:
- Dry powders: Including active ingredients, excipients, diluents, and flow agents
- Oils and lipids: Such as fish oil, MCT oil, vegetable oils, and lipid-based formulations
- Semi-solids: Including pastes
- Combinations: Our Duo Capsule technology allows for combinations of different fill types in the same dosage form
The selection of fill material depends on the specific requirements of the active ingredients, desired release profile, stability considerations, and target bioavailability. Our formulation team can assist in determining the optimal fill material for your specific product needs.
How do you ensure capsule integrity and prevent leakage?
We employ multiple quality control measures to ensure capsule integrity and prevent leakage:
- Precision engineering: Our capsule shells are manufactured to tight dimensional tolerances to ensure proper fit between cap and body.
- Sealing technology: For liquid-filled capsules, we use advanced band-sealing technology that creates a hermetic seal at the cap-body junction.
- Specialized formulations: Liquid fills are formulated with appropriate viscosity and surface tension characteristics to minimize leakage risk.
- Visual inspection systems: Automated visual inspection systems detect and reject capsules with defects or potential leak points.
- Stability testing: Accelerated stability studies evaluate capsule integrity under stress conditions to predict long-term performance.
- Packaging protection: Appropriate packaging materials and conditions protect capsules during storage and distribution.
What customization options are available for capsules?
We offer extensive customization options for our capsule technologies:
- Colors: Wide range of opaque, transparent, and pearlescent colors for brand differentiation
- Printing: Custom printing with logos, brand names, or identification codes
- Two-tone designs: Capsules with different colors for cap and body for distinctive appearance
- Size selection: Multiple size options from 000 to 3 to accommodate different fill volumes
- Fill formulation: Custom formulation development for specific release profiles or bioavailability targets
- Material selection: Choice of gelatin, HPMC, pullulan, or other materials based on requirements
- Visual effects: Special visual features like clear windows in Duo Capsules to showcase content
Our technical team works closely with clients to develop custom capsule solutions that meet specific product requirements while enhancing brand identity and consumer appeal.
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Let our experts help you determine the optimal capsule solution for your product needs. We're ready to discuss formulation options, capsule specifications, and how our technologies can enhance your product performance.
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