1. Give the advantages of Soft Elastic Capsule (SEC) over Hard Gelatin Capsule (DFC).
2. Are there differences in the bioavailability (ADME) of the two types of capsules (SEC & DFC)? Elaborate your answer.
Answer 1: The soft gelatin capsules has soft shell capsules which are liquid filled capsules. The soft elastic capsules can be used to incorporate liquids, pastes, suspension as well as powders. The soft gelatin capsules have high bioavailability as compared to the hard gelatin capsules.
The soft gelatin capsules are good and suitable for the compounds which are highly potentpotent, highly volatile products or drugs etc. The soft gelatin capsules are good for compounds having low melting points.
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