Dosage Forms
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Capsules | Solid Dosage Forms which is enclosed in either a soft gelatin or hard shell coating. Capsules are easier to swallow because of their shape and their gelatin exteriors become slippery when taken with water. |
| Tablets | Solid Dosage forms that vary in size, shape,weight,and other various ways. |
| Chewable | Intended to be chewed before swallowing. |
| Sublingual | Small dosage forms placed under the tongue. |
| Buccal | Placed between the cheeks and gums. |
| Effervescent | "Bubbling" tablets that release carbon dioxide and dissolve rapidly in water. They should not be chewed or swallowed, but always dissolved in a glass of water. |
| Enteric-coated | Coated tablets that dissolve in the intestine instead of the stomach. |
| Troches and lozenges | Held in the mouth while they dissolve. They keep the medication in contact with the mouth and throat for an extended period of time. |
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