divisibility of tablets

Tablets

Definition and properties Tablets are solid dosage forms containing one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients (exception: placebos). They are intended to be taken by mouth. Tablets may be swallowed unchewed or chewed, dissolved in water or allowed to disintegrate before use, or retained in the oral cavity, depending on the galenic form. The Latin term … Tablets

Divisibility of Tablets

Flexible dosage By dividing, the fixed dose of tablets can be changed, which increases flexibility. This is because a dose reduction may be necessary for children, for patients with renal insufficiency, for drug interactions, or for altered drug metabolism. Tablets are also divided for economic reasons. For example, the duration of therapy may be doubled … Divisibility of Tablets