Soft Gel Capsule (also Softgel)

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By: Tim Wright

Editor-in-Chief, Contract Pharma

A specific capsule type characterized by increased levels of plasticizers producing a more pliable and thicker-walled material than hard gelatin capsules. Soft gel capsules are further distinguished because they are single-piece sealed dosages. Frequently used for delivering liquid compositions.

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