Drug forms

Syrup

A sweet liquid medicine given orally to patients for easier administration

Tube

A squeezable container holding creams, gels, ointments, or pastes for topical or oral treatment

Pills

Solid oral medications given to patients for treatment or prevention of disease

Ampule

A sealed glass container with sterile injectable medication

Powder

A dry form of medicine mixed with feed, water or given directly

Magma

A thick liquid suspension containing insoluble particles

Gel

Semi-solid preparation with a jelly-like consistency

Pharmaceutical suspension

A liquid preparation where fine drug particles are dispersed but not dissolved

Lozenges

Small medicated tablets that dissolve slowly in the mouth

Tablet

A compressed solid dose of medication designed to be swallowed

Vial

A small bottle used to store liquid, powder, or injectable medicine

Caplet

A capsule-shaped tablet that is coated to make swallowing easier

Cream

A semi-solid topical preparation used on the skin

Capsule

A medicine enclosed in a gelatin shell containing powder, liquid, or granules

Emulsion

A mixture of two liquids that normally do not mix