Enteric-coated tablets

coated to prevent from dissolving in the stomach, where they may be rendered inactive by stomach acids; dissolve in intestines

held in the mouth while they dissolve. Keep medication in contact with the mouth and throat for an extended period

placed in the area between the cheek and gums

Orally disintegrating tablets

solid dosage designed to dissolve quickly on the tongue, usually in 60 seconds or less.

oral medication strip formulated with hydrophilic polymers that dissolve on or under the tongue.

active ingredient released in a short period of time, typically 30 minutes or less.

release medication over an extended time to avoid high concentrations in the digestive tract or to provide longer durations of action that are available through conventional dosage forms

solid medication particles suspended in a liquid.

clear, hydroalcoholic (water + alcohol) medications for oral use. Contain flavoring substance

Fluid extracts and tinctures

use alcohol, water, or combinations of the two as their base and usually contain plant extracts as active ingredients.

alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of volatile substances

concentrated solutions of sugar in water with active ingredients. (can also contain alcohol)

greasy, usually petroleum jelly base – good for areas that require protection

combinations of water, oil, and other substances.

are like creams, but they contain more liquid and are applied more easily over larger areas of the body

mixtures of various substances in oil, alcoholic solutions of soap, or emulsions intended for external application.

semisolid suspension of very small particles, usually in a water base.

liquids that dry as flexible films on skin.

topical delivery systems designed for prolonged action.

topical dosage forms; made for insertion into the rectum, others into the vagina.

eye – can be drops or ointment – must be sterile

sprayable products that use pressurized gas and valve systems to deliver medications.

used to administer medication to be absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth.

medications absorbed outside the enteral or gastrointestinal system; injected directly into the bloodstream using syringes.

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Dosage Forms


Chewable tablets	intended to be chewed before swallowing
Effervescent tablets	contain mixture of acids and sodium bicarbonate plus active ingredients
Enteric-coated tablets	coated to prevent from dissolving in the stomach, where they may be rendered inactive by stomach acids; dissolve in intestines
Troches and lozenges	held in the mouth while they dissolve. Keep medication in contact with the mouth and throat for an extended period
Buccal tablets	placed in the area between the cheek and gums
Sublingual tablets	placed under the tongue
Orally disintegrating tablets	solid dosage designed to dissolve quickly on the tongue, usually in 60 seconds or less.
Films	oral medication strip formulated with hydrophilic polymers that dissolve on or under the tongue.
Immediate Release	active ingredient released in a short period of time, typically 30 minutes or less.
Controlled Release	release medication over an extended time to avoid high concentrations in the digestive tract or to provide longer durations of action that are available through conventional dosage forms
Suspension	solid medication particles suspended in a liquid.
Elixirs	clear, hydroalcoholic (water + alcohol) medications for oral use. Contain flavoring substance
Fluid extracts and tinctures	use alcohol, water, or combinations of the two as their base and usually contain plant extracts as active ingredients.
Spirits or essences	alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of volatile substances
Syrups	concentrated solutions of sugar in water with active ingredients. (can also contain alcohol)
Emulsion	mixture of oil and water.
Ointments	greasy, usually petroleum jelly base – good for areas that require protection
Creams	combinations of water, oil, and other substances.
Lotions	are like creams, but they contain more liquid and are applied more easily over larger areas of the body
Liniments	mixtures of various substances in oil, alcoholic solutions of soap, or emulsions intended for external application.
Gels	semisolid suspension of very small particles, usually in a water base.
Collodions	liquids that dry as flexible films on skin.
Transdermal Patches	topical delivery systems designed for prolonged action.
Suppositories	topical dosage forms; made for insertion into the rectum, others into the vagina.
Vaginal Tablets	dissolve in the vagina
Otic	ear
Ophthalmic	eye – can be drops or ointment – must be sterile
Aerosols	sprayable products that use pressurized gas and valve systems to deliver medications.
Chewing gum	used to administer medication to be absorbed through the mucous membranes of the mouth.
Parenteral	medications absorbed outside the enteral or gastrointestinal system; injected directly into the bloodstream using syringes.

Created by: rgvcpharmtech

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