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Pharmaceuticals

Gelatin plays a vital role in pharmaceutical and medical formulations due to its versatility, safety and functional properties. At Pak Ravi Gelatin, we offer high-bloom, pharma-grade gelatin tailored for precision and purity.

Why Pak Ravi Gelatin Is Ideal for Pharmaceuticals?

  • High Bloom Strength: Ideal for hard and softgel capsules.

  • Superior Viscosity: Reliable binder for tablet formation.

  • Universally Tolerated: Safe for halal, kosher and global use.

  • Elastic & Clear: Great for coatings with smooth clarity.

  • Melts at Body Temperature: Ensures fast absorption.

  • Thermo-Reversible: Stable through heating and cooling.

Hard & Soft Capsules

Gelatin is a key material in the production of both hard and soft capsules, offering effective protection for the contents against light, oxygen, contamination and microbial growth. It also helps mask unpleasant taste and odor, making it ideal for pharmaceutical applications.

Hard capsules, which make up around 75% of the gelatin capsule market, are also known as two-piece capsules. They consist of two cylindrical shells — a body and a cap — that fit together to form a sealed unit. These capsules are available in various sizes (000 to 5) and can be transparent or colored, with options for imprinting to support branding or dosage identification.

Hard capsules are typically filled with powders, granules, pellets, or mini-tablets. Advanced sealing techniques also allow them to be filled with liquids and pastes, ensuring safety and stability while maintaining pharmaceutical standards.

Tablets

Gelatin is widely used in tablet manufacturing as both a binder and coating agent, offering a cost-effective alternative to capsules. Its binding properties help glue together powders during granulation, including starch, cellulose derivatives and gum acacia. This makes it a reliable choice for forming solid, stable tablets with consistent performance.

Tablets offer certain advantages such as dose flexibility through notching and no risk of crosslinking. However, they are limited to solid APIs and excipients and often present challenges in formulation, slower dissolution rates and reduced protection against oxygen and light. Swallowability can also be more difficult compared to capsules.

Gelatin coatings help overcome many of these limitations. They improve the tablet’s surface texture, making it easier to swallow, while also masking unpleasant taste and odor. Additionally, gelatin provides a protective barrier that shields active ingredients from environmental exposure, enhancing both shelf life and patient experience.

Medical Devices

Gelatin offers a unique combination of biocompatibility, purity and versatility, making it highly suitable for a wide range of medical applications. It is almost universally tolerated, with excellent cell compatibility and minimal immunogenic response. Its highly purified nature eliminates contamination risks, while its physical properties are consistent and easy to control during production.

In surgical and wound care, gelatin is used in hemostatic sponges that effectively stop bleeding and promote healing by supporting new tissue growth. It also serves as a skin-friendly adhesive in ostomy patches, providing secure placement without irritation.

Gelatin bone plugs are commonly used after joint surgeries to provide structural support. Thanks to their biodegradability, they naturally dissolve over time, eliminating the need for removal. Additionally, gelatin has long been used as a plasma expander — offering a cost-effective solution for increasing plasma volume in critical care settings.