Softgel

Softgel

A softgel is an oral dosage form for medicine similar to capsules. They are a soft gelatin shell surrounding a liquid fill. Softgel shells are a combination of gelatin, water, and glycerin.

Softgels are produced in a process known as encapsulation.

ee also

* capsule (pharmacy)


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