drug forms

syrup

concentrated aqueous solution of sugar / sugar substitute with or without flavoring agents and a water soluble drug

pills

oral dosage forms which consists of spherical masses prepared from one or more medicaments incorporated with inert excipient

powder

mixture of dry finely divided drug or chemical intended for internal or external use

gels

constrained within a 3-d polymeric matrix (consisting of natural or synthetic gum) having a high degree of physical or chemical cross-linking

lozenges

solid preparation consisting of sugar and gum, the latter giving strength and cohesiveness to the lozenge and facilitating slow release of medicament

tablet

hard, compressed medication in round, oval or square shape

caplet

smooth-coated tablet shaped like a capsule, used as a tamper-resistant alternative to a capsule

capsule

medication in gelatin container

tube

can be used to deliver medication, nutrients or oxygen directly into a patient’s body

ampule

small sealed vial which is used to contain and preserve a sample

magma

insoluble inorganic drugs which are in the form of aqueous suspensions

pharmaceutical suspension

liquid preparations for oral used containing one or more active ingredients suspended in a suitable vehicle

vial

small glass / plastic vessel to store medication in forms of liquid, powder, capsule

cream

semi-solid emulsions, mixed with oil and water

emulsion

stabilized in oil and water dispersion where oil is dispersed in finely divided form in water or vice versa