Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus Capsules

Immediate-release vegan HPMC capsules manufactured using a patented thermogelation technology, free from gelling agents, designed for consistent dissolution, low moisture content, and superior machinability.

Build your own capsule

The high-quality HPMC capsule you can customize.

Customize your capsule

Formulated for performance

Proven pH-independent dissolution profile. Low moisture content. Not susceptible to cross-linking.

Designed for all

GMO-free. Certified for vegetarian and vegan* diets. Exhibits the equivalent immediate-release profile to gelatin.

* Empty transparent and colored capsules are vegan certified.
Empty capsules containing the colorant carmine are not vegan certified. Imprinted empty capsules are vegan certified if printed with shellac-free ink.

Built for productivity

Ultra-smooth, high gloss finish. Excellent dimensional consistency. Designed for high-speed filling. Ideal for hygroscopic and moisture-sensitive active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

Formulated for success

Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus capsules are the ideal non-animal alternative to gelatin, meeting stringent pharmaceutical standards with batch-to-batch consistency at commercial scale. These high-quality, customizable HPMC capsules offer superior durability, broad regulatory compliance, and global availability in a variety of colors and sizes.

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Made for flexibility

Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus capsules are available in different designs for solid and liquid formulations.

For solid fills, the Coni-Snap® design has a unique locking closure for secure containment and reliable delivery of API.

For liquid fills, the Licaps® design allows traditional banding and cutting-edge sealing technologies like LEMS®, offering leak-free containment while maintaining quality and reliability.

Choose from a wide array of color customization options to create a dosage form solution that meets your exact brand and product development needs.

For technical and quality specifications, please refer to our technical reference file below.

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Product features

Wide range of colors and sizes (including TiO₂-free options)
Immediate-release
Suitable for solid or liquid fills
Low moisture content

Formulated for the future

Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus capsules are manufactured in accordance with the EXCiPACT GMP standard.*

Moreover, they are vegan† and vegetarian certified, Non-GMO Project verified and kosher and halal certified, addressing important lifestyle and religious requirements for patients.

*Certifications may vary by site.
Kosher and halal certifications may vary by site, as different certification bodies are responsible for each location.

†Empty transparent and colored capsules are vegan certified. Empty capsules containing the colorant carmine are not vegan certified. Imprinted empty capsules are vegan certified if imprinted with shellac-free ink.

Product features

Certified Vegan and Vegetarian
Non-GMO Project Verified
Kosher certified
Halal certified

Advancing Drug Delivery, Together

Experts at our state-of-the-art Innovaform® Accelerator, polymer science, and equipment labs and our Global Pharma Solutions team will support you in achieving your goals at every stage of the product lifecycle journey, from discovery to commercialization.

Service Features

Develop your unique fill formulation
Identify the optimum dosage form for your API delivery
Optimize manufacturing process to improve operation productivity
Scalable production to accelerate commercialization

Designed to outperform

Capsugel® Vcaps® Plus capsules are composed exclusively of HPMC and manufactured by a patented thermogelation process, offering similar dissolution profile to gelatin based capsules in a broad pH range.

These immediate-release capsules remain physically and chemically stable over time, even when exposed to elevated temperatures and humidity.

They are designed to support drug stability by maintaining integrity under demanding storage conditions,† including:

Withstanding temperatures from −18°C to 90°C, with no changes in appearance or dissolution characteristics†
No compromise to performance under a wide range of relative humidities

†Based on Lonza internal data.

Product features

Plant-based alternative with similar immediate-release profile of gelatin capsules
Release profile unaffected by dosing conditions or pH variability
Not susceptible to cross-linking
Designed for high-speed filling