How long does it take for the capsule to be absorbed

Capsule refers to a drug that is taken in the form of a capsule. Generally, the outer shell of the capsule is made of an edible glue, which is mainly to make the drug taste better and to solve the bitter taste of the drug. After taking the capsule, it enters the human stomach and intestines. Generally, it will be dissolved and absorbed after about 10 minutes or 30 minutes. After being absorbed by the body, it will treat physical diseases.

Disintegration time (dissolution) of capsules: should disintegrate and pass through the sieve within 30 minutes. In actual experiments, the disintegration time of capsules is generally around 10 minutes.

The so-called disintegration time is the time it takes for a drug to dissolve and pass through the body using an instrument that simulates gastric motility.

However, drug disintegration (dissolution) and drug absorption are two different concepts. Dissolution does not mean absorption. Because absorption is not the function of the stomach but the function of the small intestine, so only the contents of the stomach can be absorbed when they reach the small intestine.

It is estimated that it takes about 30 minutes from the time the drug enters the stomach to the time it is absorbed by the small intestine. It takes 2 hours for complete absorption.

Because it takes 2 hours for the stomach to empty.

Therefore, no matter whether it is a tablet, capsule, or pill (except controlled release or sustained release), as long as the disintegration time is qualified, the time to be absorbed is almost the same.

Capsule Shell

Capsule shells are mainly used in the medicine and pharmaceutical industries. Medical hollow capsules are mainly used to contain solid medicines, such as homemade powders, health products, medicines, etc. The capsule shell solves the shortcomings of being difficult to swallow and having a poor taste for the user, and truly solves the problem of good medicines being bitter.

Capsule shell hollow capsules are made of medicinal gelatin and excipients.

Food grade gelatin

Edible gelatin is widely used in many foods, such as puddings, desserts, preserves, chewing candies, icings, canned foods, and dips. In food, gelatin can help food solidify, thicken, stabilize and ventilate. It is a very popular, nutritious and low-fat food ingredient. Edible gelatin itself is a water-soluble protein extracted from collagen, which is the main natural protein component in connective tissue. Edible gelatin is obtained from the skin and bones of animals through a controlled extraction process. There are many types of edible gelatin. The capsule shell is made from pharmaceutical grade gelatin, which must meet stringent requirements for use in pharmaceutical products.