The development in science and technology aiding the facilities of manufacturing medicines has made it possible to meet the rising demand of life saving drugs. Tablets and capsules are used most extensively to administer drugs. Manufacturing capsule as a process has undergone several changes since its inception.

There are several types of capsules manufactured and available in the market. Outer shell of the capsules and the type of ingredient that it contains, create the difference. Depending upon the nature of ailment, different types of capsules are being prescribed to the patients. Herbal medicine manufacturing is also gaining pace due to the popularity of herbal products as a cure to the ailments. These medicines use least amount of artificial chemicals and thus are better for the health.

Herbal products like ginger, garlic, turmeric, green tea and several other herbs are extensively used in herbal medicine manufacturing. There are even several other herbs which have medicinal values and are used for manufacturing medicines. Contrary to the disadvantage of side effects associated with artificial chemical based medicines, these are natural and have no such disadvantage.

Unlike other life saving drugs which are either prescribed in the form of tablets and capsules, herbal medicines can be taken differently. Herbs as a matter of fact can be taken as dietary supplement as well. However, herbs which can be ingested directly without any modification do not fall under the category of medicines as they are natural. Herbal medicines are also considered to be the only treatment for certain ailments like allergies. There are several other ailments as well that can only be subdued using capsules and tablets; whereas, herbal medicines are considered to be able to completely cure them.

Tablets and capsules which are used to administer chemical based medicines to the patients are also known to have certain side effects. Therefore, the drug regulatory bodies of different countries have put down stringent measures for manufacturing capsule. Similarly, there are certain guidelines for herbal medicine manufacturing.

There are several companies manufacturing gelatin based capsules. The gelatin can be extracted either from the plant or from the animal bones or skin. The ingredient that is filled in the capsule can be oil based or solid, depending upon the nature of ailment that it cures. Capsules, from the very beginning have been viewed by the consumers, as the best way to intake medicines. Therefore, capsules are more popular among the consumers than the tablets. However, due to high standards to be maintained in manufacturing of capsules, it is a business with responsibility of manufacturing quality life saving drugs.