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Different types of meds

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Capsule   Powder or gel form of an active drug enclosed in a gelatinous container. Also called liquigel.  
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Elixir   Medication in a clear liquid containing water, alcohol, sweeteners & flavors.  
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Enteric coated   Tablet or pill coated to prevent stomach irritation.  
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Extended release   Preparation of a medication that allows for slow and continuous release over a predetermined period, may also be referred to as CR, CRT, SR, SA, LA or TR.  
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Liniment   Medication mixed with alcohol, oil or soap, which is rubbed on the skin.  
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Lotion   Drug particles in a solution for topical use.  
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Lozenge   Small oval, round, or oblong preparation containing a drug in a flavored or sweetened base, which dissolves in the mouth and releases the medication, also called a troche.  
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Ointment   Semisolid preparation containing a drug to be applied externally; also called an unction.  
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Pill   Mixture of a powdered drug with a cohesive material; may be round or oval.  
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Powder   Single or mixture of finely ground drugs.  
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Solution   Drug dissolved in another substance (eg. in an aqueous solution).  
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Suppository   An easily melted medication preparation in a firm base such as gelatin that is inserted into the body (rectum, vagina, urethra).  
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Suspension   Finely divided, undissolved particles in a liquid medium; should be shaken before use.  
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Syrup   Medication combined in water and sugar solution.  
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Tablet   Small, solid dose of medication, compressed or molded; may be any color, size or shape; enteric coated tablets are coated with a substance that is insoluble in gastric acids to reduce irritation by the drug.  
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Transdermal patch   Unit dose of medication applied directly to the skin for diffusion through the skin and absorption into the bloodstream.  
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