Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus Capsules

An immediate-release capsule with an excellent dissolution profile, low moisture content, great machineability and visual quality.

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Five production sites in five different countries

More than 7,000 customers located around the world

Nearly 50% of consumers prefer capsules* making them a globally preferred dosage form

*Ipsos 2021 based on OTC consumer preference

The latest immediate release capsule

Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus Capsules are available in different designs, allowing solid as well as liquid formulations.

For solid fills, Coni-Snap® design, due to its unique locking closure, offers secure containment and reliable delivery.

For liquid fills, our Licaps® design allows traditional banding and cutting-edge sealing technologies, like LEMS® sealing technology, for leak-free containment while maintaining quality and reliability.

Choose from a wide array of color customization options to create a dosage form solution that meets your exact brand and product development needs.

For technical and quality specifications, please refer to our technical reference file below.

Product features

A vast range of customization by size/color/print
Immediate release
Non-animal origin
Robustness retained even at very low moisture content

Vegan and Religious certifications

Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus Capsules are manufactured in accordance with the EXCiPACT standard, in facilities which are ISO 9001 certified.

Moreover, Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus Capsules are Vegan and Vegetarian certified, non-GMO Project verified and are Kosher and Halal certified addressing important lifestyle and religious requirements for patients.

*Certifications may vary by site.

Product features

Certified Vegan and Vegetarian
Non-GMO Project Verified
Kosher certified
Halal certified

Partnering beyond the capsule

Our capsule application services experts will work with you to provide a customizable solution, to help you meet your pipeline development challenges.

Product features

Develop your unique fill formulation
Identify the optimum dosage form for your API delivery
Optimize manufacturing process to improve operation productivity
Access to tailored educational resources

The gold standard in HPMC

Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus Capsules are made with plant-based HPMC, which offers similar dissolution behavior in a broad pH range. This ensures that the capsules remain physically and chemically unchanged over time, even when exposed to higher temperatures and humidity.

Product features

Globally accepted premium vegetarian and vegan capsule
Non-animal
Kosher / Halal certified
Non-GMO Project Verified
White color available in TiO2-free alternatives, opaque or transparent coloring

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