Solid oral dosage forms
Helliwell, M.; Taylor, D.
Professional Nurse 8(5): 313-317
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0266-8130 PMID: 8451252 Document Number: 411440
The oral route of drug administration is the most convenient for patients, with tablets emerging as the most popular solid oral dosage form used today. Standard compressed, controlled-release and coated tablets are the most common form of solid oral dosages. A wide range and diversity of ingredients are often included in tablet formulations. A knowledge of the difference between tablet and capsule formulations should enable nurses to improve patient compliance with respect to solid oral dosage forms.