Mini Gelatin Drug Delivery Capsules
These drug delivery capsules are small enough for dosing rats and are also suitable for guinea pigs. They are ideal for the delivery of dry materials (powder, beadlets, crystals, paint flakes, etc.), pastes, and non-aqueous liquids. They can also be used to encapsulate and dose materials that are insoluble, form poor suspensions, are effected by excepients, or are odorous and distasteful to the animal.
The capsules are made from hard gelatin using same process and substance as that for capsules manufactured for human use. They meet all FDA standards as well as USA, European, and Japanese Pharmacopeia standards.
- Two mini sizes are available
- Clear in packages of 100
- Ideal for encapsulating and dosing materials that are insoluble, form poor suspensions, are effected by excepients, or are odorous and distasteful to the animal
- Saves time and money by eliminating validation of suspension/solution homogeneity
- Excellent alternative to gavage
- Release of dose within 10 minutes of reaching stomach
- For use with:
- Rats that are 200 grams and larger
- Guinea pigs that are 300 grams and larger
- Oral delivery of dry materials (powder, beadlets, crystals, paint flakes), pastes, and non-aqueous liquids
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Small Animal Drug Delivery Capsules
These are the only capsules on the market today small enough for dosing rats. They are also suitable for guinea pigs. They are ideal for the delivery of dry materials (powder, beadlets, crystals, paint flakes, etc.), pastes, and non-aqueous liquids. They can also be used to encapsulate and dose materials that are insoluble, form poor suspensions, are effected by excepients, or are odorous and distasteful to the animal.
The capsules are made from hard gelatin using same process and substance as that for capsules manufactured for human use. They meet all FDA standards as well as USA, European, and Japanese Pharmacopeia standards.
- Two mini sizes are available
- Clear in packages of 100
- Ideal for encapsulating and dosing materials that are insoluble, form poor suspensions, are effected by excepients, or are odorous and distasteful to the animal
- Saves time and money by eliminating validation of suspension/solution homogeneity
- Excellent alternative to gavage
- Release of dose within 10 minutes of reaching stomach
- For use with:
- Rats that are 200 grams and larger
- Guinea pigs that are 300 grams and larger
- Oral delivery of dry materials (powder, beadlets, crystals, paint flakes), pastes, and non-aqueous liquids
Simple Delivery
Delivery of these capsules is simple and easy. The filled capsule is placed in the dosing syringe. The delivery tube of the dosing syringe is inserted into the animal’s esophagus. When in place, the syringe plunger is pressed and placement of the capsule is complete. Regardless of the location of the capsule in the esophagus, provided normal peristaltic action occurs, the capsule will reach the stomach and then discharge its contents within 10 minutes. The capsules may also be used for dosing rectally, vaginally, or subcutaneously. For first time users it is recommended that you practice with empty capsules. This allows both the researcher and the animal to acclimate to the procedure.
The dosing syringe and filling funnels must be purchased separately.
Dosing Syringe
- Made of stiff stainless steel
- Length: 125 mm (0.13 in ) from hub to tip
- End Cap OD: 3.5 mm (0.13 in)
Complete Dosing Kits
Include 1 dosing syringe, 1 filling funnel and stand, 1 tamper, 100 capsules, and an instructional video.
| Fill Material | Dry materials (powder, beadlets, crystals, paint flakes), pastes, non-aqueous liquids |
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| Capsule Capacity | Holds 25 mg per capsule with density of 1 g/ml | |
| Capsule Disintegration Time | Within 10 min of reaching stomach | |
| Dosing Time | <1 min per animal | |
| Acceptance | >98% successful dosing after minimal experience (3 to 4 placebo doses per rat) |
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| Capsule Dimensions | Size 9 | Size 9el |
| Capacity | 0.025 ml | 0.08 ml |
| Fill Weight | 25 mg | 80 mg |
| External Diameter | 2.65 mm | 2.65 mm |
| Locked Length | 8.6 mm | 23.2 mm |
| Dosing Syringe | ||
| Material | Stainless steel, stiff | |
| OD End Cap | 3.5 mm (0.13 in) | |
| Length | 125 mm (4.9 in) from hub to tip | |
