Tablet

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011790",
  "term": "Tablet",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A solid dosage form containing one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients, with or without excipients, prepared by compression or molding. Tablets are the most common oral medication form due to their accuracy of dosage, stability, and ease of administration. They can be designed for immediate release, sustained release, or enteric protection.",
  "synonyms": [
    "pastille",
    "pellet",
    "pill",
    "troche"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "buccal tablet",
    "compressed tablet",
    "enteric coating",
    "lozenge",
    "pellet",
    "sustained release",
    "sublingual tablets",
    "troche"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 997 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/tablet/"
}