thumb|200px|right|Typical softgels thumb|200px|Advil liqui-gels A softgel or a soft capsule is an oral dosage form for medicine in the form of a specialized capsule. They consist of a shell surrounding a liquid fill. The shell is originally made of gelatin, but vegetarian types also exist.
thumb|200px|right|Typical softgels thumb|200px|Advil liqui-gels A softgel or a soft capsule is an oral dosage form for medicine in the form of a specialized capsule. They consist of a shell surrounding a liquid fill. The shell is originally made of gelatin, but vegetarian types also exist.
== Types == === Gelatin type === Softgel shells are a combination of gelatin, water, opacifier and a plasticiser such as glycerin or sorbitol.
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