Tablet vs. Capsule?

[ZappaFan]

I've wondered this for awhile now. I haven't dont alot of research, but the searching I did often came up with broken links or they just didn't answer my questions. Maybe you guys can be helpful...

What does the body have a better time of absorbing? Will the body absorb more from a capsule or tablet?

What is easier for the body to break down? That paper stuff on a tablet or those capsule shells?

And what exactly is the purpose for a medicine to come in two different forms like that? I've heard some people are allergic to the dyes used in certain kinds of medicines, but anything else?

BTW, Im not referring to those liquid gel capsuls, just capsuls with powder.

[Isoterrapine]

Just personal preference but I prefer capsule. Its just better IMHO

[ZappaFan]

Originally Posted by isoterrapine

Just personal preference but I prefer capsule. Its just better IMHO

Yeah me too.

[mksnowboarder]

The capsule will absorb more quickly. That thin gelatin or whatever can't take long to break down. Probably a very few minutes. Then the powder has more surface area than a pill, which will definitely help it pass through the membranes quicker.

A pill, it's gotta digest the whole solid thing. It'll absorb gradually as it digests, leading to lower peak plasma levels.

mike

[drsuicide]

Capsules definitely kick in faster than tablets. Usually if I am going to take a tablet I will crush it up and parachute it to get it to kick in quicker.

[fuckbiscuit]

Capsules are pretty fast, if the pill is uncoated, i'd take that.

[Before the Opiate]

Ive gotten into the habit of chewing anything I take (with a few obvious exceptions like Antibiotics) so for me it doesn't make a difference.