Disintegration and Rupture Testing of Omega-3 Soft Capsules

N. Nyamweya, T. M. Mochama
Dissolution Technologies
2021

This study evaluated the in vitro release characteristics of omega-3 from soft capsules using disintegration and rupture tests. Most products released omega-3 faster in acidic medium, with all products rupturing within 15 minutes and disintegrating within 30 minutes.

omega-3
fatty acid supplements
fish oil supplements
soft capsules
disintegration
rupture test
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