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What is the primary reason tablets are more widely accepted than capsules?
Tablets are always biconvex in shape.
False
What method is commonly used to prepare tablets?
Compression
Tablets may contain medicaments with or without suitable ________ prepared by compression or molding.
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Match the following excipients to their purposes:
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Which of the following is NOT an excipient used in tablets?
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Study Notes
Oral Solid Dosage Forms
- Tablets and capsules are the most popular forms of oral solid dosage forms.
- Tablets are preferred over capsules due to their lower cost, ease of handling, packaging, and identification, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Tablets are defined as solid unit pharmaceutical dosage forms containing medication with or without excipients.
- Tablets are typically prepared by compression, referred to as "Compressed Tablets."
- Compressed tablets are usually circular in shape and can be flat or biconvex.
- Excipients are added to tablets for various purposes:
- Diluents, binders, glidents, and lubricants: Ensure efficient tableting.
- Disintegrants: Promote tablet break-up in the digestive tract.
- Sweeteners or flavors: Enhance taste.
- Polymer coating: Improves tablet smoothness for easier swallowing, controls the release rate of the active ingredient, and increases resistance to the environment.
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Description
This quiz covers the essential information about oral solid dosage forms, particularly focusing on tablets and capsules. It highlights the advantages of tablets, their manufacturing processes, and the role of excipients in tablet formulation. Test your knowledge on the different types of tablets and their characteristics.
