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Vegicaps® Capsules

100% PLANT-BASED TECHNOLOGY FOR HEALTHY LIFESTYLE COMPOUNDS

As a leading innovator of softgel technology, we’ve developed a plant-based softgel capsule for consumers seeking an animal free alternative to gelatin capsules. Vegicaps® capsules are GMO free, plant-based shell, free from animal derivatives, gluten, and modified sugars. The plant derived shell formulation may be an optimal solution for your challenging formulations and offers the capability to handle a wider range of healthy lifestyles compounds, especially those with higher melting points.

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VEGICAPS® CAPSULE TECHNICAL ADVANTAGES

  • Plant based shell solves complex development and formulation challenges
  • Helps improve bioavailability of poorly water-soluble and poorly permeable compounds
  • Enhances dose uniformity of your potent compounds
  • Encapsulation of higher temperature fill formulations
  • Higher pH fill formulations
  • Wider range of compatible fill excipients
  • Enhanced stability for sensitive actives with higher water content
  • Safe and tamper evident

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VEGICAPS® CAPSULES CONSUMER BENEFITS

  • GMO free, plant-based shell free of all animal derivatives
  • Appropriate for consumers seeking products to fit their healthy lifestyles
  • Plant based shell, well suited for consumers with dietary and religious or cultural restrictions
  • Gluten free and Sugar free
  • Easy to swallow softgels for improved consumer compliance
  • Versatile softgel options available in variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and clarity
  • Odor and taste free

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CATALENT DEVELOPMENT EXPERTISE

  • Preformulation and feasibility studies
  • Solubility screening of NCEs
  • Softgel capsule fill formulation development
  • Small-scale lab encapsulation for providing early stability data and final formulation selection
  • Shell development
    • An extensive shell library, which enables us to offer a wide variety of options for a range of products
    • A large range of shell formula possibilities and compatibility concerns
  • IP (intellectual property) positions including fill formulations for improved bioavailability
  • Extensive technical support in softgel capsule product development
    • Self-emulsifying/micro emulsion vehicle systems
    • Unique formulations leading to patentable line extensions
  • Reliable supply from clinical phases to commercial manufacturing
  • Contingency planning and quality assurance via our large global network

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FACILITIES

All of our sites are subject to annual review so we can remain in compliance with cGMP, FDA, EMA, and locally accredited softgel facilities.