Terms That Describe Forms Of Medication
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January 03, 2008 |
* Tablet.
This is a solid pill created by packing the active ingredient together with a binding agent. Tablets are usually the cheapest form of medication, but they may be difficult for some people to swallow.
* Capsule.
This is the term for a hollow gelatin container that holds a powdered medication. Many people have an easier time swallowing capsules than they do swallowing ordinary tablets.
* Caplet.
Caplets are solid tablets in the shape of a capsule with a smooth coating. Caplets, like capsules, may go down more easily than ordinary tablets.
* Gelcap.
This is a caplet with a gelatin coating to aid in ease of swallowing.
* Geltab.
This is a tablet with a gelatin coating to aid in ease of swallowing.
* Liquigel.
This capsule contains medicine that has been dissolved into liquid form to speed absorption by your body.
* Suspension.
A liquid suspension contains drug particles that can't be dissolved. It must be shaken thoroughly before use to redisperse the drug particles. |
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