MicroMask®

Microencapsulated APIs for Taste-Masking & Enhanced Formulation

Codis’ MicroMask® platform leverages proprietary microencapsulation technology to transform bitter or sensitive OTC and Rx drugs into free-flowing, stable powders with superior taste masking, mouthfeel, and functionality.

Why MicroMask®?

Superior Taste & Mouthfeel for OTC and Rx Applications

Our patented MicroMask® coating technology offers multiple formulation advantages

Effective Taste & Odor Masking

Ideal for APIs with unpleasant sensory characteristics in chewables, tablets, and orally disintegrating formats

Improved Mouthfeel & Consumer Acceptance

Provides smoother texture and enhanced swallowability

Controlled Release Options

Supports modified or delayed-release profiles depending on coating parameters

Robust, Free-Flowing Powders

Engineered for consistent blending and direct compression

Proprietary Microencapsulation

Codis employs a solvent-free, film-coating process that securely encases APIs to deliver reliable performance

API-Grade Consistency

Each MicroMask® batch meets pharmaceutical standards, ensuring traceability and full compliance

For more information, please refer to the MicroMask® data sheet.

Engineered to Global GMP Standards

Codis produces all MicroMask® products in FDA-inspected facilities:

  • Tight control of particle size and coating yields uniform lot-to-lot performance.
  • Solid regulatory history in FDA and EU inspections across Codis’ facilities.
  • Seamless progression from R&D through clinical to commercial scale.

Applications and Markets


MicroMask® enhances formulations for:

  • Enables palatable chewables and orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs).
  • Masks bitterness in APIs used in solid oral dosage forms.
  • Designed to meet sustained or targeted delivery needs.

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