Granules in Capsule and Tablet Form

For people who can not take granules because of their taste, it is possible to take them in the form of capsules or tablets. The capsules, which are made from cellulose (no substances of animal origin), have a capacity of 0.4 g of granules. LIAN offers tablets in two sizes. The smaller tablet contains 0.5 g, the larger (elongated, with notch) contains 1 g of granules. The advantage of capsules and tablets, in addition to almost complete lack of taste, is the ease of use while working or travelling.

Many patients prefer capsules because they are tasteless. Compared to tablets or pills, capsules have the advantage that the granules are ideally distributed in the stomach and can be absorbed as soon as the coating dissolves. In contrast, pills or tablets which are pressed too hard can prevent full absorption of the active substances in the intestinal tract. It is often seen as a disadvantage that the capsules are very large, 23 mm long with a diameter of 8.5 mm (capsule size 00), and despite their size, each dose generally has to consist of several capsules, since the capacity per capsule is only 0.4 g. For a daily dosage of 6 g, for example, this means taking 15 capsules.

Tablets are pleasant and uncomplicated to take. The taste of the granules is barely noticeable, so tablets are suitable for people who dislike the often bitter or unusual taste of the herbs. We are pleased to be able to offer granule tablets in two sizes. The small tablet contains 0.5 g and the large tablet contains 1 g of granules. The 1 g tablet is also scored so it can be broken in the middle. The tablets are produced from our high quality granules and are advantageous in terms of the ratio of their size to capacity. The small-sized tablet has a diameter of 11 mm and contains 0.5 g of granules. The large tablet is 21 mm long, with a diameter of 11 mm at its widest point, and contains 1 g of granules. By using the large tablet, the number of tablets per day is reduced. An average daily dosage of 8–12 g, for example, can be achieved with just 8–12 tablets spread over the day. Most patients find this entirely acceptable.