Tablets, Capsules, Softgels or Powders: Choosing the Right Dosage Form

The same nutrient can be offered in many formats. The right dosage form depends on the ingredient, the dose, your target customer and your price point.

Tablets

Cost-effective, stable and suitable for high doses. Great for multivitamins, minerals and herbal blends.

Capsules

Easy to swallow, with no taste. Vegetarian HPMC shells suit plant extracts and probiotics.

Softgels

Ideal for oil-based ingredients such as omega-3, vitamin E and CoQ10, with good absorption and a premium feel.

Powders and sachets

Best for large doses like protein, creatine or electrolytes. Customers can mix them into drinks.

Syrups

Popular for children, elderly users and tonics where swallowing tablets is difficult.

Not sure which format fits your product? A good manufacturing partner will recommend the best option based on stability, cost and customer preference.