Question

3. Give a few examples of preparations covered
examples of preparations covered under the solid doasge from​

Answer 1

tablets

prepared either by compressing or by molding

capsules

a drug is contained in a shell of gelatin that dissolves in 10 to 20 minutes. drug may be in either a solid or a liquid form. capacity of capsule may vary up to 1 g.

effervescent salts

dosage forms that are placed under the skin through injection and are effective for a long period

lozenges, troches, or pastilles

solid dosage forms with flavoring that dissovle in the mouth

pellets

small cylinders that are impmlanted subcutaneously for continuous absorption

plasters

medicated or nonmedicated preparations that adhere to the skin by a backing material

suppositories

solid dosage forms to be inserted in body orifices, such as the rectum, vagina, or urethra. not all products are available as a suppository.