Capsugel Company Overview
Over the past two centuries, the refinement of the two piece gelatin capsule as the dosage form of choice has led to its ubiquitous role in medicine bottles and blister-pack packages that dominate the shelves of pharmacies, drug stores, and health food stores all over the world. We offer capsules for the pharmaceutical and dietary supplement industries in multiple polymers — gelatin, HPMC, and pullulan.
And no company has played a more significant role in this development than Capsugel. Initially part of the Parke-Davis Company, Capsugel is now a division of Pfizer Inc., a Fortune 100 global pharmaceutical company.
Capsugel is a worldwide business. With more than ten global locations, we can promptly respond to customer requests throughout the world. Our capsule products are renowned for their high quality performance, and we can supply regulatory information and certifications that meet the requirements of worldwide regulatory agencies.
Market Segments Served
Capsugel customers include leading pharmaceutical companies and dietary supplement manufacturers and marketers. These two major markets account for the bulk of capsule usage. However, new industrial applications that use gelatin capsules are being developed.
Pharmaceutical Applications
The use of gelatin capsules for medicinal dosage can be traced to the ancient Egyptians. However, the "modern" era for capsules had its beginnings in the early 1800's as a patient-friendly way to deliver bitter-tasting drugs.
Today, drug companies around the world rely on Capsugel brand capsules. Our client list includes the major multinational pharmaceutical companies and regional manufacturers worldwide. The features of our Coni-Snap Capsules have made it the world's most widely used brand.
Dietary Supplement Applications
Capsules are the dosage form of choice for dietary supplements. Many supplements utilize natural herbal ingredients that are difficult to compress into a tablet. Capsules provide a proven, safe and cost-effective dosage form.
The natural color Coni-Snap Capsule is widely used in dietary supplement applications. A growing trend is the use of Vcaps, a capsule of plant origin. Vcaps allow consumers to enjoy these products without compromising such lifestyle choices as religious or vegetarian preferences.
Industrial Applications
Capsules provide "precision packaging" for small, delicate, and/or light sensitive products. Safe and environmentally-friendly, the capsule shell provides a versatile and inexpensive way to package precise quantities of solids, semi-solids, or liquids.
Our product development teams are excited to work with you on new application possibilities for capsule products. Contact us for additional information.
