The vegetarian HPMC capsule shell protects the drug itself. In order to digest food, our stomach not only has a strong acidity but also has a variety of enzymes to digest food-including drugs, of course. Some drugs can handle the strong acids and enzymes in the stomach, but others cannot. Capsule shells specially made for these fragile drugs simply dissolve in the gut, allowing the drug to go straight to its "terminus", avoiding the hostile environment of the stomach. There are also some drugs that cannot even withstand the intestinal environment and can only be absorbed in the mildest colon, which requires a capsule shell that only dissolves in the colon. If their "protective umbrella" is lost, they will suffer heavy losses in the gastrointestinal tract, or even disappear.
Plus, the capsule shell saves you from the hassle of taking your medication. In order to allow the drug to dissolve quickly and take effect, the powder of some drugs is very small. Inadvertently kicking up the powder when opening the capsule means that the dose has been insufficient. What's more, when swallowing such a fine powder, the powder may be choked into the windpipe, which is especially dangerous for children. Not only to ensure a sufficient amount of medication but also to ensure that you will not be choked by the powder, please do not swallow the capsules directly.