Which term refers to the solid dosage form that is typically compressed?

Which term refers to the solid dosage form that is typically compressed?

• A. Tablets
• B. Powders
• C. Capsules
• D. Suppositories

Answer: (A)

Solid dosage forms produced by pressing a powder blend into a compact mass are tablets. This compression process creates a hard, uniform unit that delivers a precise dose and can be designed with coatings or disintegration properties to control release and absorption. Powders are loose mixtures and aren’t formed into a single compressed unit; capsules use a shell to contain the drug (often in powder or liquid form); suppositories are molded or inserted dosage forms intended for body cavities and are not created by compression into a tablet.

Solid dosage forms produced by pressing a powder blend into a compact mass are tablets. This compression process creates a hard, uniform unit that delivers a precise dose and can be designed with coatings or disintegration properties to control release and absorption.

Powders are loose mixtures and aren’t formed into a single compressed unit; capsules use a shell to contain the drug (often in powder or liquid form); suppositories are molded or inserted dosage forms intended for body cavities and are not created by compression into a tablet.