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| Three Type of Dosage Forms |
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Solids
Liquids
SemiSolids |
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| tablets, chewable tablets, enteric-coated tablets, extended-release agents, capsules, caplets, lozenges, troches, implant capsules, patches |
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| syrups, elixirs, sprays, inhalants, emulsions, suspensions, solutions, enemas |
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| creams, lotions, ointments, powders, gelatins, suppositories |
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| Capsules are composed of a gelatin container |
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| Solid pieces of material that hold a specific amount of medication to be released into the skin over time |
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sugar-based solutions that have medication dissolved into them
Concentrated solutions of sugar and water |
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| Clear, sweetened liquid that contain dissolved medication in an alcohol base or water and alcohol base |
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| composed of various bases such as alcohol or water in a pump dispenser |
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mixture of water and oil may be used with an emulsifier to bind the two together
Semi-solid or solid preperations containing fats and oils suspened with the aid of an agent to promote and stablize the formation. |
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Semi-solid suspension of very small particles, usually in water
A gel is a semisolid dosage form that contains a gelling agent in order to provide stiffness to a solution or a colloidal dispersion. Some gels contain suspended particles |
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| Sprayable products employing propellants (liquid gas) and a valve system to deliver drug. |
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| Solid dosage form with drug contained in a soluble shell of either hard or soft gelatin. Can mask the taste and odor of a drug. |
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| Biscous liquid or sem-solid emulsion of oil and water, usually applied topically to the skin, vagina or rectum. |
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| An oral dosage form in which a tablet is coated with a material to prevent or minimise dissolution in the stomach but allow dissolution in the small intestine. |
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Fluid emulsions or suspensions intended for tropical use
lotion is an emulsion, liquid dosage form. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin. |
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