Film forming compositions comprised of gelatin and non-gelatin polymers sold as an integral component of capsules, caplets, tablets and encapsulated liquid and semi-solid pharmaceutical and nutritional products, namely, vitamins, minerals, and nutritional supplements, analgesics, anti-infectives, antihistamines, anti-psychotics, anti-tussives, decongestants, gastrointestinals, cardiovasculars, and preparations for treating diseases and disorders of the central nervous system