Precautions for Taking Hard Bovine Gelatin Capsules

Gelatin capsules are a popular choice for delivering a variety of medications and dietary supplements. They consist of two cylindrical shells made of gelatin, which is primarily derived from bovine sources. Not only are they easy to swallow, they also effectively deliver the active ingredients. In this blog post, Wecaps, as a leading manufacturer, will share with you the precautions for taking hard bovine gelatin capsules.

1. It is not advisable to open hard bovine gelatin capsules when taking them.

Some drugs are irritating to the esophagus and gastric mucosa and may even cause burns. These drugs are packed into hard bovine gelatin capsules, which not only protects the drug properties from being destroyed, but also protects the esophagus and respiratory tract. In addition, the shell of the empty gelatin capsule also stabilizes the efficacy of the drug. If the capsule shell is removed when taking the gelatin capsule, the efficacy of the drug may be reduced and the side effects may increase.

2. It is not advisable to swallow hard bovine gelatin capsules directly when taking them.

When taking hard bovine gelatin capsules, if you swallow them dry, the gelatin in the capsule shell may absorb water and adhere to the esophagus, resulting in excessive local drug concentration, which may harm the esophagus and cause mucosal damage or even ulcers.

3. It is not advisable to take hard bovine gelatin capsules with hot water.

Hard bovine gelatin capsules will absorb water and become soft in cold water, but will quickly dissolve and dissolve in hot water. If you take the medicine with hot water, hard bovine gelatin capsules are easily destroyed, and the medicine inside will be released prematurely, affecting the effectiveness and safety. Therefore, it is more appropriate to take gelatin capsules with cold water (not too cold) or warm water.

4. The correct way to take empty gelatin capsules.

Take a cup of water of moderate temperature (cold boiled water or warm boiled water), stand or sit with your chest up, drink a sip of water to moisten your throat and esophagus, then put the capsule in your mouth, drink another sip of water, tilt your head back slightly, swallow the capsule and water together, and then drink the remaining water to ensure that the capsule is flushed into the stomach.