01
Hard capsules
A familiar two-piece format for many powdered or granulated formulas.
- Formula direction
- Powders and selected granules
- User experience
- Swallowed as a two-piece capsule
- Planning focus
- Fill weight, flow, shell and capsule size
DOSAGE-FORM ATLAS
Five formats, one clearer starting point
Compare each format by formula type, user experience and the questions that need attention during product planning.
DECISION FRAMEWORK
The best-known format is not always the best fit
A useful comparison connects the formula with how the product will be taken, packed and positioned. Project feasibility is confirmed only after technical review.
- 01
Formula fit
Powder, oil, liquid and dose size change the viable route.
- 02
User experience
Swallowing, mixing, chewing and flavour create different expectations.
- 03
Production planning
Stability, packaging and market requirements shape the specification.
FORMAT CATALOGUE
Compare the starting characteristics
These are planning guides rather than confirmed manufacturing specifications. Options and suitability remain subject to formula, volume and target-market review.
02
Tablets
A compact format shaped by compression, disintegration and sensory requirements.
- Formula direction
- Compressible powders and granules
- User experience
- Swallowed, chewed or dissolved depending on format
- Planning focus
- Compression, size, disintegration and sensory profile
03
Softgels
A sealed format often considered for oil-based or selected liquid fills.
- Formula direction
- Oil-based and selected liquid fills
- User experience
- Swallowed as a smooth, sealed capsule
- Planning focus
- Fill-shell compatibility, oxidation and storage
04
Powders & sachets
A flexible format for measured servings, mixing rituals and portable packs.
- Formula direction
- Dry powders and selected granules
- User experience
- Mixed, poured or taken from a measured pack
- Planning focus
- Flow, solubility, flavour, moisture and sealing
05
Gummies
A chewable format where taste, texture and formula limits are closely connected.
- Formula direction
- Ingredients compatible with a confectionery-style matrix
- User experience
- Chewed with a defined flavour and texture
- Planning focus
- Ingredient load, flavour, texture and stability
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