M1L11 - Different tablet types

Immediate release

This is a release mechanism which leads to rapid disintegration in the gastric fluids, providing rapid onset and effect

Multi-compressed tablet

This is a tablet consisting of two or more ingredient layers, permitting a controlled release of the formulation

Enteric-coated tablet

This is a tablet with a coating which permits dissolution in the intestine rather than the stomach

Immediate-release coating

This is a polymer tablet coating, readily soluble in water or at low pH, can be made from: methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose, polyvinylpyrolidone, polyvinyl acetate, eudragit E

Sugar coating

This is a tablet coating which readily disintegrates in water, made of carbohydrate polymers like shellac, cellulose acetate, pthalate PAP, sucrose, calcium carbonate, etc.

Chewable tablet

This is a large tablet designed to be mechanically disintegrated in the mouth, containing sorbital/mannitol, dissolved in the intestine

Buccal tablet

This is a tablet placed in the side of the cheek, rapidly absorbed to bypass hepatic metabolism

Meltlet

This is an orally-disintegrating tablet offering fast onset of action due to bypassing of hepatic metabolism

Compressed lozenge

This is a drug formulation dissolved in the mouth for local absorption, used for local anaesthetics, antiseptics, and antibiotics

Implanted tablet

This is a tablet placed into the body surfaces (either IM or SQ), designed to slowly release drug over months and years. May lead to pain and toxicity

Vaginal tablet

This is a tablet inserted into the vagina to deliver drugs locally, often used for vaginal infections

Effervescent tablet

This is an uncoated tablet that uses acids or carbonates to fizz and dissolve in water, offering fast absorption, no binding agents, and a water-soluble formulation

Dispersible tablet

This is a tablet that breaks down into uniform suspension, designed for easy swallowing in paediatric and geriatric care. May be film-coated or uncoated