Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What are hard gelatin capsules made of?
What are hard gelatin capsules made of?
- Gelatin, sugar, and food coloring
- Gelatin, sugar, and flavoring agents
- Gelatin, sugar, and water (correct)
- Gelatin, water, and titanium dioxide
What makes capsules convenient to carry and identify?
What makes capsules convenient to carry and identify?
- They are manufactured at lower cost than liquid forms
- They can contain different dosage strengths for the same drug
- They are easily identified by shape and color (correct)
- They are tasteless when swallowed
What is a characteristic of hard gelatin capsule shells?
What is a characteristic of hard gelatin capsule shells?
- They are intended to be swallowed whole
- They are commonly employed in clinical drug trials
- They are more stable and have a longer shelf-life than liquid counterparts (correct)
- They are made opaque by adding agents such as titanium dioxide
What is a common use of empty hard gelatin capsules?
What is a common use of empty hard gelatin capsules?
Signup and view all the answers
What is an advantage of capsules over liquid forms?
What is an advantage of capsules over liquid forms?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
