GinShiCel serves as a key component in controlled-release coatings, where it modulates hydration rate, diffusion, and drug release timing from solid oral dosage forms.

As a film-former, GinShiCel creates uniform, flexible coatings that hydrate gradually in the gastrointestinal tract. Depending on the formulation, it can slow the penetration of fluids, control erosion, or form a gel barrier that regulates the release of active ingredients over time.

It is compatible with both aqueous and solvent-based coating systems, and can be used alone or in combination with plasticizers and pore-formers to fine-tune the release profile.

By offering predictable swelling and reproducible film integrity, GinShiCel helps deliver modified-release tablets and pellets that balance therapeutic efficacy with patient convenience.