TABLET

Tablet contains one or more active ingredients and obtained by comprising uniform volumes of particles. Some are swallowed whole; some after being administered and some are retained in the mouth where the active ingredient is liberated. It may consists of excipients such as diluents, binders disintegrating agents, glidants , lubricants, coloring matters and agents etc.

Tablet end surfaces may be flat or convex. They may have lines or break marks and may bear a symbol or other markings. It may be coated or non-coated. Several categories of tables for oral use may be distinguished:

--Uncoated tablet

--Coated tablet

--Effervescent tablet

--Soluble tablet

--Dispersible tablet

--Gastro-resistant tablet

--Tablets for use in the mouth

--Modified release tablets