Fast-dissolving tablet

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004356",
  "term": "Fast-dissolving tablet",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A solid oral dosage form formulated to disintegrate or dissolve rapidly in the saliva of the oral cavity, typically within seconds to a minute, without requiring water. This rapid disintegration is achieved by using highly porous structures or incorporating superdisintegrants and water-soluble excipients. Unlike conventional immediate-release tablets that are swallowed and disintegrate in the stomach, these are designed for pre-gastric absorption or ease of administration for specific patient populations.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "immediate-release tablet",
    "sustained release",
    "tablet"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 985 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fast-dissolving-tablet/"
}