Feb 28,2023

　　When taking medicine, you will find that many medicines are capsules. Are the capsules all enteric-coated? Today empty hard capsules manufacturers will explain to you.

　　Not all capsules are enteric-coated. Capsules are generally divided into gastric-coated capsules and enteric-coated capsules. Different types of capsules are used for different diseases. When taking capsules, read the instructions carefully or follow the doctor's advice.

　　Capsules are mainly made of pigskin and made of gelatin. It takes 3-6 hours for empty enteric capsules to be decomposed in the intestinal tract. The capsule shell is a protective shell, which is mainly used to escort the drug into the intestinal tract to avoid the decomposition of gastric acid so that the drug can be digested after reaching the intestinal tract. absorb. The stomach-soluble capsule enters the stomach and will be digested by pepsinogen and gastric acid soaking for 2 to 3 hours, and then the drug will be released for treatment.

　　When taking capsules, do not open the capsules and take the medicine directly to prevent the medicine from being adsorbed on the mucous membranes such as the wall of the oral cavity and esophagus, and to prevent the medicine from causing damage to the gastric mucosa and digestive tract. When swallowing, try to choose warm boiled water for taking, and the water temperature should not be too high, so as not to melt the capsule shell quickly, resulting in the inability to fully exert the efficacy of the medicine. Avoid raising your head when swallowing to prevent the capsule from getting stuck in the esophagus and causing discomfort.

　　The emergence of capsules is convenient for our lives because they can help us absorb the nutrients in food well, but don’t regard capsules as food that can be eaten casually. Although capsules are good, they should not be eaten casually.