Capsule for encapsulating a tablet

摘要

Capsule for encapsulating a tablet. The capsule (1) for encapsulating a tablet, comprises two capsule portions (2,3) containing a moisture content of 12 to 16%. Each of the capsule portions comprises interference fit means (4) at the inner circumference thereof having a plurality of fluid flow passages (5) therethrough and providing an interference fit between the capsule portions and the tablet when the capsule portions are push fitted over the tablet from the ends of the tablet in an abutting but not overlapping relationship with each other at ambient conditions. Besides providing an interference fit between the tablets and capsules, the capsules have other advantages. Among the various advantages, they facilitate easy and fast disintegration of the tablets and prevent damage to the capsules during encapsulation of the tablets.