Beadlets are formed in concentric layers. Depending on how these are designed and manufactured, different release profiles can be achieved.
Instant release
Actives are released soon after entering the stomach, for fast action.
Sustained release
Actives are released over a prolonged period for gentler, more gradual absorption and effect.
Delayed release
Actives are not released immediately, in order to be absorbed in a less acidic part of the digestive tract.
Multi-phased release
Different actives inside each beadlet can be released and absorbed at different times or rates.
V-Beads™ technology can help you modify the release profiles of your actives to best benefit your consumers. We can help you develop Instant, Sustained, Delayed and Multi-phased release beadlets.
Our beadlets are designed for enhanced drug dissolution, and also provide the possibility of enteric coating to ensure that actives in the beadlet are protected from acidic gastric environments.
Our beadlets can be filled into a capsule, or even in a capsule within a capsule. They can also be used as sprinkle formulations to be eaten with food. The possibilities are wide-ranging.
Our beadlets are available in a variety of colours, and can add intrigue and interest to the final look of your product—especially when combined with other beadlets, tablets or liquids.
V-Beads are manufactured in a pharmaceutical grade Wurster fluid bed system, using an automated suspension layering technique that guarantees consistent quality across all batches.
Our facilities are humidity and temperature controlled to preserve product integrity, and comply with international safety and regulatory standards.
When looking at beadlets, it’s worth noting whether they feature the following:
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Consistent shape |  |
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Perfectly spherical | |
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Stable in liquid-filled capsules | |
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Uniform ingredient distribution | |
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Consistent dissolution profile | |
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Excellent flowability for encapsulation | |
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