Dosage Forms
Course
Practicum in
Health Science Pharmacology
Rationale
The effectiveness of a pharmaceutical agent depends on its form and route
of administration; therefore it is important to understand the various forms in
which drugs are dispensed.
Unit VI
Multi-Competent
Health Care
Worker
Objectives
Upon completion of this lesson, the student will be able to:
 Differentiate between solid, semi-solid, and liquid dosage forms
 Name forms in which drugs are manufactured and their subcategories
 List examples of drugs for each dosage form
 Define the medical terms associated with drug forms
Essential
Question
What are the
three divisions
of dosage
forms?
TEKS
130.205 (c)
1A, 3A, 3D, 7A
Prior Student
Learning
none
Estimated time
1-2 hours
Engage
With administration approval first, bring in different kinds of medicine
samples or medicine from home that show the different types of dosage
forms. You can bring in tablets, capsules, lozenges, hard shell, liquids,
creams, or ointments. If you can’t bring them in you could print photos of
them and show them to the class.
Key Points
I.
Basically three divisions of dosage forms: solid, semisolid, liquid
II.
Solid dosage forms
A. Tablet is the most commonly known dosage form. In prescription
usually abbreviated as tab or tabs - contains active drug in dried
powder form as well as binders and fillers to give the tablet bulk
and ensure the proper size
1. Scored tablets have indented lines, usually dividing the tablet
into two equal halves, sometime three or four parts
2. Enteric coated tablets have special coating designed to allow
tablet to pass through acid in stomach and not dissolve until in
alkaline environment of small intestine – this avoids irritating
the stomach, e.g., Ecotrin vs. regular Aspirin
3. Slow-release tablets designed to provide continuous,
sustained release of a certain drug over time
B. Caplets – coated tablets in form of tablets; elongated shape may
make it easier for some to swallow, as does the coating
C. Lozenges – tablets formed from hardened base or sugar and
water containing drug and other flavors; usually available in OTC
medications such as Cepacol lozenges. They are designed to
dissolve slowly in the mouth and release the drug topically to the
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tissues of mouth and throat; they are not to be swallowed.
D. Some tablets may be designed to dissolve in water before taking
orally to facilitate administration; examples: Alka Seltzer, Klorvess
effervescent tablets, etc.
E. Capsule -- in prescription usually abbreviated as cap or caps,
comes basically in two varieties
1. Soft gelatin shell manufactured in one piece with drug usually
in liquid form inside the shell, e.g., fat-soluble vitamins A and
E, Procardia (nifidepine), etc.
2. Hard shell manufactured in two pieces that fit together and
hold the drug, either in powdered or granular form; may be
separated and sprinkled over food
F. Pellet/Bead -- a drug can be implanted in the body in form of
pellet or bead for sustained release of the drug into surrounding
tissues, e.g. Septopal – gentamycin beads on a surgical wire to
be implanted into bone to treat chronic osteomyelitis after
traumatic injury
G. Suppository -- a solid base of glycerin or cocoa butter containing
the drug
1. Manufactured in appropriate size for rectal and vaginal
insertion
a. vaginal suppositories most often used to treat vaginal
infections but may also be used orally to treat yeast
infections (Troche)
b. rectal suppositories offer alternate route of administration
for patients who are vomiting, e.g. Tylenol ( antipyretic and
analgesic), Phenergan (antiemetic)
2. Available in pediatric and adult strength
III.
Semi-solid dosage forms -- dosage forms that are too soft in structure
to qualify for solids but too thick to be considered liquid; while most
creams and ointments are applied to the skin without exact
measurement, nitroglycerin ointment (antianginal) is precisely
measured in inches on specially marked applicator paper that is then
taped to the patient’s skin
A. Cream – a semisolid emulsion of oil, e.g. lanolin or petrolatum,
and water, the main ingredient being water
1. Oil and water remain well mixed by adding emulsifying agents
2. A large number of topical drugs are manufactured in a cream
base, e.g. hydrocortisone cream
B. Ointment – a semisolid emulsion of oil and water, the main
ingredient being oil
1. Many topical drugs are produced in ointment form
2. Specially formulated ophthalmic ointments are made to be
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applied topically to the eye without causing irritation
IV.
Liquid dosage forms: come in solutions and suspensions. Generally
described as either aqueous from the Latin meaning watery
consistency or viscous designating a non-watery or thick liquid
A. Solutions never need to be mixed as the drug-to-water
concentration remains the same in every part of the solution,
even after prolonged standing
1. Elixirs -- solutions that contain an alcohol and water base,
added sugar and flavorings; commonly used for pediatric and
elderly patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets or
capsules
2. Syrups -- do not contain alcohol and are concentrated
solutions of sugar, water, and flavorings. They are sweeter
and more viscous than elixirs. Most OTC cough medications
are syrup based and don’t only carry the drug but also act to
soothe the inflamed mucous membranes of the throat
3. Tinctures -- solutions that have an alcohol and water base and
are applied topically, e.g. tincture of iodine
4. Liquid sprays -- solutions of a drug combined with water or
alcohol
a. Sprayed by pump or aerosol propellant
b. Commonly used for topical application
5. Foams -- another form of liquid medication propelled by
spraying, e.g., Proctofoam
B. Suspensions -- contain fine, undissolved particles of drug
suspended in a liquid base. These particles will settle to the
bottom of the container after prolonged standing, making it
necessary to shake the suspension well before use to evenly
distribute the drug particles. This should be noted on an auxiliary
label on the bottle, e.g., antacids
1. Emulsion -- a suspension of fat particles in a watery base,
e.g., intralipid intravenous fat solution
2. Lotion -- topically applied suspension of an active drug in a
water base, usually some skin-moisturizing agent added, e.g.,
Keri lotion; sometimes may be without moisturizer, e.g.,
Calamine lotion
3. Gel -- a suspension in which the drug particles are suspended
in a thickened water medium, e.g., MetroGel for acne rosacea
V.
Other Forms
A. Ophthalmic – sterile preparations for use in the eye
1. Ointment
2. Solution
3. Suspension
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B. Otic – sterile preparation for use in the ear
1. Solution
2. Suspension
C. Nasal – preparation for use in the nose or on the nostril.
1. Ointment
2. Solution – nose drops
3. Aerosol – nasal spray, pressurized container, or manual
pump; for local use in the nose or system absorption through
the nasal membrane; not to be inhaled into the lungs
D. Respiratory -- administered into the respiratory tract
1. Metered Dose Inhaler (MDI) pressurized container
2. Powder inhaler – mechanical system for inhaling very fine
powders for local effect in the lungs
3. Nebulizer -- changes liquid medicine into fine droplets (in
aerosol or mist form) that are inhaled through a mouthpiece or
mask
E. Vaginal
1. Suppository
2. Medicated douche – contains a drug for local effect
3. Vaginal Ring/Cervical ring – non-biodegradable ring
containing drug to be placed in the vagina
F. Rectal
1. Suppository
2. Medicated enema – contains a drug for local or systemic
effect
G. Powder/granule – a finely ground form of an active drug
1. Can be contained in capsules for oral administration
2. Can be used for topical application
3. Can be found in glass vials as dried form of the drug where it
must be reconstituted by adding sterile water or sterile NaCL
for purpose of injection, e.g., i.v. ampicillin may come premeasured in package and needs to be reconstituted with water
before oral administration
H. Injectable – drug in a water or oil solution for injection through the
skin into the muscle (IM), vein (IV), or subcutaneous tissue
I.
Implant – non-biodegradable drug reservoir implanted beneath
the skin for systemic absorption
Activity
I. Survey home medicine cabinet and local drug store to identify different
dosage forms of pharmaceuticals. Students will need to list at least 10
OTC drugs from their home medicine cabinet or will need to go to their
local drug store and identify all available dosage forms for each. Have
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students collect information on each drug like, drug name(s), dosage
form, number of capsules, dosage, uses, active ingredient, etc.
II. Complete Dosage Forms Vocabulary
III. Design posters depicting various dosage forms or create threedimensional models.
Assessment
Dosage Forms
Materials
Dosage Forms Definitions
Examples of drug forms
Drug references, e.g., PDR, etc.
Dosage Forms Key
Teachers Note
Pharmacy may give samples; close supervision of students!
Accommodations for Learning Differences
For reinforcement, the student will create a poster depicting pictures of drug
forms and why a physician would order one form versus the other.
For enrichment, the student will discuss in small groups (3-4) the advantages
and disadvantages of each dosage form considering the perspective of the
prescriber, e.g., physician, dispenser, e.g., pharmacist, administrator, e.g.,
nurse, and consumer, e.g., patient and then create an informative pamphlet
for the consumer describing the results of the discussion.
National and State Education Standards
HLC 10.01 Technical Skills
Healthcare workers will apply technical skills required for all career
specialties. They will demonstrate skills and knowledge as appropriate.
TEKS
130.205(c)(1)(A) interpret data from various sources in formulating
conclusions
130.205 (c)(3)(A) demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology and skills
related to the health care of an individual
130.205 (c)(3)(D) develop new problem-solving strategies based on previous
knowledge and skills
130.205 (c)(7)(A) Interpret knowledge and skills that are transferable among
health science professions
Texas College and Career Readiness Standards
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English Language Arts
II. B. Understand new vocabulary and concepts and use them accurately in
reading writing and speaking.
III. B. Develop effective speaking styles for both group and one on one
situations.
IV. A. Apply listening skills as an individual and as a member of a group in a
variety of settings.
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NAME:
DATE:
Dosage Forms
1. The three basic divisions of dosage forms are:
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2. Complete the sentence: The purpose of enteric coating on tablets is
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3. Match the following (not all apply):
1. scored tablet
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2. slow release tablet
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3. caplet
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4. lozenge
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5. capsule
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6. powder
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7. cream
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8. ointment
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A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
M.
N.
O.
P.
Q.
R.
S.
T.
9. solution
10. elixir
11. syrup
12. tincture
13. suspension
14. emulsion
15. lotion
16. gel
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has indented lines that facilitate dividing into two equal parts, sometimes
three of four parts
has special coating designed to allow tablet to pass through acid in stomach and not
dissolve until in alkaline environment of small intestines; avoids irritating the stomach
coated tablets in form of capsules; elongated form and coating makes easier to swallow
for some
solution of alcohol and water base; usually applied topically
concentrated solution of sugar, water, and flavoring; does not contain alcohol
designed to promote continuous, sustained release of a certain drug over time
tablets formed of hardened base of sugar and water containing drug and other flavors
contains fine, undissolved particles of drug suspended in liquid base
solid base of glycerin or cocoa butter containing the drug
semisolid emulsion of oil and water, the main ingredient being water
semisolid emulsion of oil and water, the main ingredient being oil
topically applied suspension of active drug in watery base
comes in two varieties: soft gelatin shell in one piece with drug usually in liquid form, and
hard shell in two pieces with drug in either granular or powdered form
drug that can be implanted in the body for sustained release of drug into surrounding
tissue
solution containing alcohol and water base, added sugar, and flavoring
never needs mixing as drug-to-water concentration remains the same in every part, even
after prolonged standing
suspension of fat particles in watery base
designed to dissolve in water before taking orally to facilitate administration
finely ground form of an active drug
suspension in which drug particles are suspended in thickened water medium
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Dosage Forms -- Key
1. solid
semisolid
liquid
2. to allow the tablet to pass through acid in stomach and not dissolve until in alkaline
environment of small intestine; this avoids irritating the stomach
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Dosage Forms
NAME
DEFINITION
SHORT NAME
AEROSOL
A product that is packaged under pressure and
AER
contains therapeutically active ingredients that
are released upon activation of an appropriate
valve system; it is intended for topical application
to the skin as well as local application into the
nose (nasal aerosols), mouth (lingual aerosols),
or lungs (inhalation aerosols).
AEROSOL, FOAM
A dosage form containing one or more active
AER FOAM
ingredients, surfactants, aqueous or nonaqueous liquids, and the propellants; if the
propellant is in the internal (discontinuous) phase
(i.e., of the oil-in-water type), a stable foam is
discharged, and if the propellant is in the
external (continuous) phase (i.e., of the water-inoil type), a spray or a quick-breaking foam is
discharged.
AEROSOL, METERED
A pressurized dosage form consisting of metered AER MET
dose valves which allow for the delivery of a
uniform quantity of spray upon each activation.
AEROSOL, POWDER
A product that is packaged under pressure and
AER PWD
contains therapeutically active ingredients, in the
form of a powder, that are released upon
activation of an appropriate valve system.
AEROSOL, SPRAY
An aerosol product which utilizes a compressed AER SPRAY
gas as the propellant to provide the force
necessary to expel the product as a wet spray; it
is applicable to solutions of medicinal agents in
aqueous solvents.
BAR, CHEWABLE
A solid dosage form usually in the form of a
rectangle that is meant to be chewed.
BAR CHEW
BEAD
A solid dosage form in the shape of a small ball.
BEAD
BEAD, IMPLANT,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A small sterile solid mass consisting of a highly
purified drug intended for implantation in the
body which would allow at least a reduction in
dosing frequency as compared to that drug
presented as a conventional dosage form.
BEAD IMP ER
BLOCK
Solid dosage form, usually in the shape of a
square or rectangle.
BLOCK
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CAPSULE
A solid oral dosage form consisting of a shell and CAP
a filling. The shell is composed of a single
sealed enclosure, or two halves that fit together
and which are sometimes sealed with a band.
Capsule shells may be made from gelatin,
starch, or cellulose, or other suitable materials,
may be soft or hard, and are filled with solid or
liquid ingredients that can be poured or
squeezed.
CAPSULE, COATED
A solid dosage form in which the drug is
enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble
container or "shell" made from a suitable form of
gelatin; additionally, the capsule is covered in a
designated coating.
CAP COATED
CAPSULE, COATED
PELLETS
A solid dosage form in which the drug is
enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble
container or "shell" made from a suitable form of
gelatin; the drug itself is in the form of granules
to which varying amounts of coating have been
applied.
CAP COATED
PELLETS
CAPSULE, COATED,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A solid dosage form in which the drug is
enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble
container or "shell" made from a suitable form of
gelatin; additionally, the capsule is covered in a
designated coating, which releases a drug (or
drugs) in such a manner to allow at least a
reduction in dosing frequency as compared to
that drug (or drugs) presented as a conventional
dosage form.
CAP COATED
ER
CAPSULE, DELAYED
RELEASE
A solid dosage form in which the drug is
enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble
container made from a suitable form of gelatin,
which releases a drug (or drugs) at a time other
than promptly after administration. Entericcoated articles are delayed release dosage
forms.
CAP DR
CAPSULE, DELAYED
RELEASE PELLETS
A solid dosage form in which the drug is
CAP DR
enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble
PELLETS
container or "shell" made from a suitable form of
gelatin; the drug itself is in the form of granules
to which enteric coating has been applied, thus
delaying release of the drug until its passage into
the intestines.
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CAPSULE, EXTENDED
RELEASE
A solid dosage form in which the drug is
enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble
container made from a suitable form of gelatin,
and which releases a drug (or drugs) in such a
manner to allow a reduction in dosing frequency
as compared to that drug (or drugs) presented
as a conventional dosage form.
CAP ER
CAPSULE, FILM COATED, A solid dosage form in which the drug is
CAP FILM
EXTENDED RELEASE
enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble
COATED ER
container or "shell" made from a suitable form of
gelatin; additionally, the capsule is covered in a
designated film coating, and which releases a
drug (or drugs) in such a manner to allow at least
a reduction in dosing frequency as compared to
that drug (or drugs) presented as a conventional
dosage form.
CAPSULE, GELATIN
COATED
A solid dosage form in which the drug is
enclosed within either a hard or soft soluble
container made from a suitable form of gelatin;
through a banding process, the capsule is
coated with additional layers of gelatin so as to
form a complete seal.
CAP GELATIN
COATED
CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED A solid dosage form in which the drug is
CAP LIQ
enclosed within a soluble, gelatin shell which is
FILLED
plasticized by the addition of a polyol, such as
sorbitol or glycerin, and is therefore of a
somewhat thicker consistency than that of a hard
shell capsule; typically, the active ingredients are
dissolved or suspended in a liquid vehicle.
CEMENT
A substance that serves to produce solid union
between two surfaces.
CLOTH
A large piece of relatively flat, absorbent material CLOTH
that contains a drug. It is typically used for
applying medication or for cleansing.
CONCENTRATE
A liquid preparation of increased strength and
reduced volume which is usually diluted prior to
administration.
CONC
CONE
A solid dosage form bounded by a circular base
and the surface formed by line segments joining
every point of the boundary of the base to a
common vertex. A cone (usually containing
antibiotics) is normally placed below the gingiva
CONE
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CEMENT
after a dental extraction.
CORE, EXTENDED
RELEASE
An ocular system placed in the eye from which
the drug diffuses through a membrane at a
constant rate over a specified period.
CORE ER
CREAM
An emulsion, semisolid3 dosage form, usually
containing > 20% water and volatiles5 and/or <
50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the
vehicle. This dosage form is generally for
external application to the skin or mucous
membranes.
CREAM
CREAM, AUGMENTED
A cream dosage form that enhances drug
CREAM AUG
delivery. Augmentation does not refer to the
strength of the drug in the dosage form. NOTE:
CDER has decided to refrain from expanding the
use of this dosage form due to difficulties in
setting specific criteria that must be met to be
considered "augmented”.
CRYSTAL
A naturally produced angular solid of definite
CRYSTAL
form in which the ultimate units from which it is
built up are systematically arranged; they are
usually evenly spaced on a regular space lattice.
CULTURE
The propagation of microorganisms or of living
tissue sells in special media conducive to their
growth.
DIAPHRAGM
A device usually dome-shaped, worn during
DIAPHRAGM
copulation over the cervical mouth for prevention
of conception or infection.
DISC
A circular plate-like organ or structure.
DISC
DOUCHE
A liquid preparation, intended for the irrigative
cleansing of the vagina, that is prepared from
powders, liquid solutions, or liquid concentrates
and contains one or more chemical substances
dissolved in a suitable solvent or mutually
miscible solvents.
DOUCHE
DRESSING
The application of various materials for
protecting a wound.
DRESSING
DRUG DELIVERY
SYSTEM
Modern technology, distributed with or as a part
of a drug product that allows for the uniform
release or targeting of drugs to the body.
DDS
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CULTURE
ELIXIR
A clear, pleasantly flavored, sweetened
hydroalcoholic liquid containing dissolved
medicinal agents; it is intended for oral use.
EMULSION
A dosage form consisting of a two-phase system EMULSION
comprised of at least two immiscible liquids1, one
of which is dispersed as droplets (internal or
dispersed phase) within the other liquid (external
or continuous phase), generally stabilized with
one or more emulsifying agents. (Note:
Emulsion is used as a dosage form term unless
a more specific term is applicable, e.g. cream,
lotion, ointment.)
ENEMA
A rectal preparation for therapeutic, diagnostic,
or nutritive purposes.
EXTRACT
A concentrated preparation of vegetable or
EXTRACT
animal drugs obtained by removal of the active
constituents of the respective drugs with a
suitable menstrua, evaporation of all or nearly all
of the solvent, and adjustment of the residual
masses or powders to the prescribed standards.
FIBER, EXTENDED
RELEASE
A slender and elongated solid thread-like
FIBER ER
substance that delivers drug in such a manner to
allow a reduction in dosing frequency as
compared to that drug (or drugs) presented as a
conventional dosage form.
FILM
A thin layer or coating.
FILM, EXTENDED
RELEASE
A drug delivery system in the form of a film that
FILM ER
releases the drug over an extended period in
such a way as to maintain constant drug levels in
the blood or target tissue.
FILM, SOLUBLE
A thin layer or coating which is susceptible to
being dissolved when in contact with a liquid.
FILM SOLUBLE
FOR SOLUTION
A product, usually a solid, intended for solution
prior to administration.
FOR SOL
FOR SUSPENSION
A product, usually a solid, intended for
suspension prior to administration.
FOR SUSP
FOR SUSPENSION,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A product, usually a solid, intended for
suspension prior to administration; once the
suspension is administered, the drug will be
released at a constant rate over a specified
FOR SUSP ER
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ELIXIR
ENEMA
FILM
period.
GAS
Any elastic aeriform fluid in which the molecules
are separated from one another and so have
free paths.
GAS
GEL
A semisolid3 dosage form that contains a gelling
agent to provide stiffness to a solution or a
colloidal dispersion.4 A gel may contain
suspended particles.
GEL
GEL, DENTIFRICE
A combination of a dentifrice (formulation
intended to clean and/or polish the teeth, and
which may contain certain additional agents),
and a gel. It is used with a toothbrush for the
purpose of cleaning and polishing the teeth.
GEL DENT
GEL, METERED
A gel preparation, with metered dose valves,
which allow for the delivery of a uniform quantity
of gel upon each activation.
GEL MET
GENERATOR
An apparatus for the formation of vapor or gas
from a liquid or solid by heat or chemical action.
The term GENERATOR also applies to
radioactive columns from which radionuclides
are provided.
GENERATOR
GLOBULE
Also called pellets or pilules, are made of pure
GLOBULE
sucrose, lactose, or other polysaccharides. They
are formed into small globular masses of various
sizes, and are medicated by placing them in a
vial and adding the liquid drug attenuation in the
proportion not less than one percent (v/w). After
shaking, the medicated globules are dried at
temperatures not to exceed 40 degrees
Centigrade.
GRAFT
A slip of skin or of other tissue for implantation.
GRAFT
GRANULE
A small particle or grain.
GRAN
GRANULE, DELAYED
RELEASE
A small medicinal particle or grain to which an
GRAN DR
enteric or other coating has been applied, thus
delaying release of the drug until its passage into
the intestines.
GRANULE,
EFFERVESCENT
A small particle or grain containing a medicinal
agent in a dry mixture usually composed of
sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, and tartaric acid
which, when in contact with water, has the
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GRAN EFFRV
capability to release gas, resulting in
effervescence.
GRANULE, FOR
SOLUTION
A small medicinal particle or grain made
GRAN F/SOL
available in its more stable dry form, to be
reconstituted with solvent just before dispensing;
the granules are so prepared to contain not only
the medicinal agent, but the colorants,
flavorants, and any other desired pharmaceutical
ingredient.
GRANULE, FOR
SUSPENSION
A small medicinal particle or grain made
GRAN F/SUSP
available in its more stable dry form, to be
reconstituted with solvent just before dispensing
to form a suspension; the granules are so
prepared to contain not only the medicinal agent,
but the colorants, flavorants, and any other
desired pharmaceutical ingredient.
GRANULE, FOR
SUSPENSION,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A small medicinal particle or grain made
GRAN F/SUSP
available in its more stable dry form, to be
ER
reconstituted with solvent just before dispensing
to form a suspension; the extended release
system achieves slow release of the drug over
an extended period of time and maintains
constant drug levels in the blood or target tissue.
GUM
A mucilaginous excretion from various plants.
GUM
GUM, CHEWING
A sweetened and flavored insoluble plastic
material of various shapes which when chewed,
releases a drug substance into the oral cavity.
GUM
CHEWING
GUM, RESIN
Natural mixture of gum and resin, usually
obtained as exudations from plants.
GUM RESIN
IMPLANT
A material containing drug intended to be
inserted securely of deeply in a living site for
growth, slow release, or formation of an organic
union.
IMP
INHALANT
A special class of inhalations consisting of a drug INHALANT
or combination of drugs, that by virtue of their
high vapor pressure can be carried by an air
current into the nasal passage where they exert
their effect; the container from which the inhalant
generally is administered is known as an inhaler.
INJECTABLE,
LIPOSOMAL
An injection, which either consists of or forms
liposomes (a lipid bilayer vesicle usually
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INJ LIPOS
composed of phospholipids which is used to
encapsulate an active drug substance).
INJECTION
A sterile preparation intended for parenteral use; INJ
five distinct classes of injections exist as defined
by the USP.
INJECTION, EMULSION
An emulsion consisting of a sterile, pyrogen-free
preparation intended to be administered
parenterally.
INJ EMULSION
INJECTION, LIPID
COMPLEX
[definition pending]
INJ LIPID
COMPLEX
INJECTION, POWDER,
FOR SOLUTION
A sterile preparation intended for reconstitution
to form a solution for parenteral use.
INJ PWD
F/SOL
INJECTION, POWDER,
FOR SUSPENSION
A sterile preparation intended for reconstitution
to form a suspension for parenteral use.
INJ PWD
F/SUSP
INJECTION, POWDER,
FOR SUSPENSION,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A dried preparation intended for reconstitution to INJ PWD
form a suspension for parenteral use which has F/SUSP ER
been formulated in a manner to allow at least a
reduction in dosing frequency as compared to
that drug presented as a conventional dosage
form (e.g., as a solution).
INJECTION, POWDER,
LYOPHILIZED, FOR
LIPOSOMAL
SUSPENSION
A sterile freeze dried preparation intended for
reconstitution for parenteral use which has been
formulated in a manner that would allow
liposomes (a lipid bilayer vesicle usually
composed of phospholipids which is used to
encapsulate an active drug substance, either
within a lipid bilayer or in an aqueous space) to
be formed upon reconstitution.
INJECTION, POWDER,
LYOPHILIZED, FOR
SOLUTION
A dosage form intended for the solution prepared INJ PWD LYO
by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a process
F/SOL
which involves the removal of water from
products in the frozen state at extremely low
pressures; this is intended for subsequent
addition of liquid to create a solution that
conforms in all respects to the requirements for
Injections.
INJECTION, POWDER,
LYOPHILIZED, FOR
SUSPENSION
A liquid preparation, intended for parenteral use INJ PWD LYO
that contains solids suspended in a suitable fluid F/SUSP
medium and conforms in all respects to the
requirements for Sterile Suspensions; the
medicinal agents intended for the suspension
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INJ PWD LYO
F/LS
are prepared by lyophilization ("freeze drying"), a
process which involves the removal of water
from products in the frozen state at extremely
low pressures.
INJECTION, POWDER,
LYOPHILIZED, FOR
SUSPENSION,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A sterile freeze dried preparation intended for
reconstitution for parenteral use which has been
formulated in a manner to allow at least a
reduction in dosing frequency as compared to
that drug presented as a conventional dosage
form (e.g., as a solution).
INJECTION, SOLUTION
A liquid preparation containing one or more drug INJ SOL
substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or
mixture of mutually miscible solvents that is
suitable for injection.
INJECTION, SOLUTION,
CONCENTRATE
A sterile preparation for parenteral use which,
upon the addition of suitable solvents, yields a
solution conforming in all respects to the
requirements for Injections.
INJECTION,
SUSPENSION
A liquid preparation, suitable for injection, which INJ SUSP
consists of solid particles dispersed throughout a
liquid phase in which the particles are not
soluble. It can also consist of an oil phase
dispersed throughout an aqueous phase, or viceversa.
INJECTION,
SUSPENSION,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A sterile preparation intended for parenteral use
which has been formulated in a manner to allow
at least a reduction in dosing frequency as
compared to that drug presented as a
conventional dosage form (e.g., as a solution or
a prompt drug-releasing, conventional solid
dosage form).
INJECTION,
SUSPENSION,
LIPOSOMAL
A liquid preparation, suitable for injection, which INJ SUSP
consists of an oil phase dispersed throughout an LIPOS
aqueous phase in such a manner that liposomes
(a lipid bilayer vesicle usually composed of
phospholipids which is used to encapsulate an
active drug substance, either within a lipid bilayer
or in an aqueous space) are formed.
INJECTION,
SUSPENSION,
SONICATED
A liquid preparation, suitable for injection, which INJ SUSP SON
consists of solid particles dispersed throughout a
liquid phase in which the particles are not
soluble. In addition, the product is sonicated
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INJ PWD LYO
F/SUSPER
INJ SOL CONC
INJ SUSP ER
while a gas is bubbled through the suspension,
and this results in the formation of microspheres
by the solid particles.
INSERT
A specially formulated and shaped nonencapsulated solid preparation intended to be
placed into a non-rectal orifice of the body,
where drug is released, generally for localized
effects.
INSERT
INSERT, EXTENDED
RELEASE
A specially formulated and shaped nonencapsulated solid preparation intended to be
placed into a non-rectal orifice of the body,
where the medication is released, generally for
localized effects; the extended release
preparation is designed to allow for a reduction
in dosing frequency.
INSERT ER
INTRAUTERINE DEVICE
A device inserted and left in the uterus to prevent IUD
effective conception.
IRRIGANT
A sterile solution intended to bathe or flush open IRRIGANT
wounds or body cavities; they're used topically,
never parenterally.
JELLY
A class of gels, which are semisolid systems that JELLY
consist of suspensions made up of either small
inorganic particles or large organic molecules
interpenetrated by a liquid--in which the
structural coherent matrix contains a high portion
of liquid, usually water.
KIT
A packaged collection of related material.
KIT
LINER, DENTAL
A material applied to the inside of the dental
cavity, for protection or insulation of the surface.
LINER DENTAL
LINIMENT
A solution or mixture of various substances in oil, LINIMENT
alcoholic solutions of soap, or emulsions
intended for external application.
LIPSTICK
A waxy solid, usually colored cosmetic, in stick
form for the lips.
LIPSTICK
LIQUID
A dosage form consisting of a pure chemical in
its liquid1 state. This dosage form term should
not be applied to solutions.
LIQ
LIQUID,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A liquid that delivers a drug in such a manner to
allow a reduction in dosing frequency as
compared to that drug (or drugs) presented as a
LIQ ER
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conventional dosage form.
LOTION
An emulsion, liquid1 dosage form. This dosage
form is generally for external application to the
skin.2
LOTION, AUGMENTED
A lotion dosage form that enhances drug
LOTION AUG
delivery. Augmentation does not refer to the
strength of the drug in the dosage form. NOTE:
CDER has decided to refrain from expanding the
use of this dosage form due to difficulties in
setting specific criteria that must be met to be
considered "augmented".
LOTION/SHAMPOO
A lotion dosage form which has a soap or
detergent that is usually used to clean the hair
and scalp; it is often used as a vehicle for
dermatologic agents.
LOZENGE
A solid preparation containing one or more
LOZENGE
medicaments, usually in a flavored, sweetened
base which is intended to dissolve or disintegrate
slowly in the mouth. A lollipop is a lozenge on a
stick.
MOUTHWASH
An aqueous solution which is most often used for MOUTHWASH
its deodorant, refreshing, or antiseptic effect.
OIL
An unctuous, combustible substance which is
liquid, or easily liquefiable, on warming, and is
soluble in ether but insoluble in water. Such
substances, depending on their origin, are
classified as animal, mineral, or vegetable oils.
OIL
OINTMENT
A semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing
<20% water and volatiles5 and >50%
hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle.
This dosage form is generally for external
application to the skin or mucous membranes.
OINTMENT
LOTION
LOTION
SHAMPOO
OINTMENT, AUGMENTED An ointment dosage form that enhances drug
OINTMENT
delivery. Augmentation does not refer to the
AUG
strength of the drug in the dosage form. NOTE:
CDER has decided to refrain from expanding the
use of this dosage form due to difficulties in
setting specific criteria that must be met to be
considered "augmented".
PACKING
A material, usually covered by or impregnated
with a drug that is inserted into a body cavity or
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PACKING
between the tooth enamel and the gingival
margin.
PASTE
A semisolid3 dosage form, containing a large
proportion (20 – 50%) of solids finely dispersed
in a fatty vehicle. This dosage form is generally
for external application to the skin or mucous
membranes.
PASTE
PASTE, DENTIFRICE
A paste formulation intended to clean and/or
polish the teeth, and which may contain certain
additional agents.
PASTE DENT
PASTILLE
An aromatic preparation, often with a pleasing
flavor, usually intended to dissolve in the mouth.
PASTILLE
PATCH
A drug delivery system that often contains an
PATCH
adhesive backing that is usually applied to an
external site on the body. Its ingredients either
passively diffuse from, or are actively transported
from, some portion of the patch. Depending
upon the patch, the ingredients are either
delivered to the outer surface of the body or into
the body. A patch is sometimes synonymous
with the terms ‘extended release film’ and
‘system’.
PATCH, EXTENDED
RELEASE
A drug delivery system in the form of a patch that PATCH ER
releases the drug in such a manner that a
reduction in dosing frequency compared to that
drug presented as a conventional dosage form
(e.g., a solution or a prompt drug-releasing,
conventional solid dosage form).
PATCH, EXTENDED
RELEASE,
ELECTRICALLY
CONTROLLED
A drug delivery system in the form of a patch
which is controlled by an electric current that
releases the drug in such a manner that a
reduction in dosing frequency compared to that
drug presented as a conventional dosage form
(e.g., a solution or a prompt drug-releasing,
conventional solid dosage form).
PELLET
A small sterile solid mass consisting of a highly
PELLET
purified drug (with or without excipients) made by
the formation of granules, or by compression and
molding.
PELLET, IMPLANTABLE
A small sterile solid mass consisting of a highly
PELLET IMP
purified drug (with or without excipients) made by
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PATCH ER
ELCON
the formation of granules, or by compression and
molding; they are intended for implantation in the
body (usually subcutaneously) for the purpose of
providing continuous release of the drug over
long periods of time.
PELLETS, COATED,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A solid dosage form in which the drug itself is in PELLETS
the form of granules to which varying amounts of COATED ER
coating have been applied, and which releases a
drug (or drugs) in such a manner to allow a
reduction in dosing frequency as compared to
that drug (or drugs) presented as a conventional
dosage form.
PILL
A small, round solid dosage form containing a
medicinal agent intended for oral administration.
PLASTER
Substance intended for external application
PLASTER
made of such materials and of such consistency
as to adhere to the skin and attach to a dressing;
plasters are intended to afford protection and
support and/or to furnish an occlusion and
macerating action and to bring medication into
close contact with the skin.
POULTICE
A soft, moist mass of meal, herbs, seed, etc.,
POULTICE
usually applied hot in cloth that consists of gruellike consistency.
POWDER
An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs
and/or chemicals that may be intended for
internal or external use.
PWD
POWDER, DENTIFRICE
A powder formulation intended to clean and/or
polish the teeth, and which may contain certain
additional agents.
PWD DENT
POWDER, FOR
SOLUTION
An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs
and/or chemicals, which, upon the addition of
suitable vehicles, yields a solution.
PWD F/SOL
POWDER, FOR
SUSPENSION
An intimate mixture of dry, finely divided drugs
and/or chemicals, which, upon the addition of
suitable vehicles, yields a suspension (a liquid
preparation containing the solid particles
dispersed in the liquid vehicle).
PWD F/SUSP
POWDER, METERED
A powder dosage form that is situated inside a
container that has a mechanism to deliver a
specified quantity.
PWD MET
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PILL
RING
A small circular object with a vacant circular
RING
center that is usually intended to be placed in the
body by special inserters, where the medication
is released, generally for localized effects.
RINSE
A liquid used to cleanse by flushing.
RINSE
SALVE
A thick ointment or cerate (a fat or wax based
preparation with a consistency between an
ointment and a plaster).
SALVE
SHAMPOO
A liquid soap or detergent used to clean the hair
and scalp and is often used as a vehicle for
dermatologic agents.
SHAMPOO
SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION A liquid soap or detergent containing one or
more solid, insoluble substances dispersed in a
liquid vehicle that is used to clean the hair and
scalp and is often used as a vehicle for
dermatologic agents.
SHAMPOO
SUSP
SOAP
Any compound of one or more fatty acids, or
their equivalents, with an alkali; soap is
detergent and is much employed in liniments,
enemas, and in making pills. It is also a mild
aperient, antacid and antiseptic.
SOAP
SOLUTION
A clear, homogeneous liquid1 dosage form that
contains one or more chemical substances
dissolved in a solvent or mixture of mutually
miscible solvents.
SOL
SOLUTION,
CONCENTRATE
A liquid preparation (i.e., a substance that flows SOL CONC
readily in its natural state) that contains a drug
dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of
mutually miscible solvents; the drug has been
strengthened by the evaporation of its non-active
parts.
SOLUTION, FOR SLUSH
A solution for the preparation of an iced saline
SOL F/SLUSH
slush, which is administered by irrigation and
used to induce regional hypothermia (in
conditions such as certain open heart and kidney
surgical procedures) by its direct application.
SOLUTION, GEL
FORMING / DROPS
A solution, which, after usually being
SOL GF
administered in a drop-wise fashion, forms a gel. DROPS
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SOLUTION, GEL
FORMING, EXTENDED
RELEASE
A solution that forms a gel when it comes in
contact with ocular fluid, and which allows at
least a reduction in dosing frequency.
SOL GF ER
SOLUTION/ DROPS
A solution which is usually administered in a
drop-wise fashion.
SOL DROPS
SPONGE
A porous, interlacing, absorbent material that
contains a drug. It is typically used for applying
or introducing medication, or for cleansing. A
sponge usually retains its shape.
SPONGE
SPRAY
A liquid minutely divided as by a jet of air or
steam.
SPRAY
SPRAY, METERED
A non-pressurized dosage form consisting of
valves which allow the dispensing of a specified
quantity of spray upon each activation.
SPRAY MET
SPRAY, SUSPENSION
A liquid preparation containing solid particles
dispersed in a liquid vehicle and in the form of
coarse droplets or as finely divided solids to be
applied locally, most usually to the nasalpharyngeal tract, or topically to the skin.
SPRAY SUSP
STICK
A dosage form prepared in a relatively long and
slender often cylindrical form.
STICK
STRIP
A long narrow piece of material.
STRIP
SUPPOSITORY
A solid body of various weights and shapes,
adapted for introduction into the rectal orifice of
the human body; they usually melt, soften, or
dissolve at body temperature.
SUPP
SUPPOSITORY,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A drug delivery system in the form of a
suppository that allows for a reduction in dosing
frequency.
SUPP ER
SUSPENSION
A liquid1 dosage form that contains solid
particles dispersed in a liquid vehicle.
SUSP
SUSPENSION,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A liquid preparation consisting of solid particles
SUSP ER
dispersed throughout a liquid phase in which the
particles are not soluble; the suspension has
been formulated in a manner to allow at least a
reduction in dosing frequency as compared to
that drug presented as a conventional dosage
form (e.g., as a solution or a prompt drugreleasing, conventional solid dosage form).
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SUSPENSION/ DROPS
A suspension which is usually administered in a
drop-wise fashion.
SUSP DROPS
SUTURE
A strand or fiber used to hold wound edges in
apposition during healing.
SUTURE
SWAB
A small piece of relatively flat absorbent material SWAB
that contains a drug. A swab may also be
attached to one end of a small stick. A swab is
typically used for applying medication or for
cleansing.
SYRUP
An oral solution containing high concentrations
of sucrose or other sugars; the term has also
been used to include any other liquid dosage
form prepared in a sweet and viscid vehicle,
including oral suspensions.
SYRUP
TABLET
A solid dosage form containing medicinal
substances with or without suitable diluents.
TAB
TABLET, CHEWABLE
A solid dosage form containing medicinal
substances with or without suitable diluents that
is intended to be chewed, producing a pleasant
tasting residue in the oral cavity that is easily
swallowed and does not leave a bitter or
unpleasant after-taste.
TAB CHEW
TABLET, COATED
A solid dosage form that contains medicinal
substances with or without suitable diluents and
is covered with a designated coating.
TAB COATED
TABLET,
COATED PARTICLES
A solid dosage form containing a conglomerate
of medicinal particles that have each been
covered with a coating.
TAB COATED
PART
TABLET, DELAYED
RELEASE
A solid dosage form which releases a drug (or
drugs) at a time other than promptly after
administration. Enteric-coated articles are
delayed release dosage forms.
TAB DR
TABLET, DELAYED
RELEASE PARTICLES
A solid dosage form containing a conglomerate
of medicinal particles that have been covered
with a coating which releases a drug (or drugs)
at a time other than promptly after
administration. Enteric-coated articles are
delayed release dosage forms.
TAB DR
PARTICLES
TABLET, DISPERSIBLE
A tablet that, prior to administration, is intended
to be placed in liquid, where its contents will be
TAB DISP
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distributed evenly throughout that liquid. Note:
The term ‘tablet, dispersible’ is no longer used
for approved drug products, and it has been
replaced by the term ‘tablet, for suspension’.
TABLET, EFFERVESCENT A solid dosage form containing mixtures of acids TAB EFFRV
(e.g., citric acid, tartaric acid) and sodium
bicarbonate, which release carbon dioxide when
dissolved in water; it is intended to be dissolved
or dispersed in water before administration.
TABLET, EXTENDED
RELEASE
A solid dosage form containing a drug which
allows at least a reduction in dosing frequency
as compared to that drug presented in
conventional dosage form.
TAB ER
TABLET, FILM COATED
A solid dosage form that contains medicinal
substances with or without suitable diluents and
is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or
water-soluble polymer.
TAB FILM
COATED
TABLET, FILM COATED,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A solid dosage form that contains medicinal
TAB FILM
substances with or without suitable diluents and COATED ER
is coated with a thin layer of a water-insoluble or
water-soluble polymer; the tablet is formulated in
such manner as to make the contained
medicament available over an extended period
of time following ingestion.
TABLET, FOR SOLUTION
A tablet that forms a solution when placed in a
liquid.
TAB FOR SOL
TABLET, FOR
SUSPENSION
A tablet that forms a suspension when placed in
a liquid (formerly referred to as a ‘dispersible
tablet’).
TAB FOR
SUSP
TABLET, MULTILAYER
A solid dosage form containing medicinal
substances that have been compressed to form
a multiple-layered tablet or a tablet-within-atablet, the inner tablet being the core and the
outer portion being the shell.
TAB
MULTILAYER
TABLET, MULTILAYER,
EXTENDED RELEASE
A solid dosage form containing medicinal
substances that have been compressed to form
a multiple-layered tablet or a tablet-within-atablet, the inner tablet being the core and the
outer portion being the shell, which, additionally,
is covered in a designated coating; the tablet is
formulated in such manner as to allow at least a
TAB
MULTILAYER
ER
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reduction in dosing frequency as compared to
that drug presented as a conventional dosage
form.
TABLET, ORALLY
DISINTEGRATING
A solid dosage form containing medicinal
substances which disintegrates rapidly, usually
within a matter of seconds, when placed upon
the tongue.
TAB ORALLY
DIS
TABLET, ORALLY
DISINTEGRATING,
DELAYED RELEASE
A solid dosage form containing medicinal
substances which disintegrates rapidly, usually
within a matter of seconds, when placed upon
the tongue, but which releases a drug (or drugs)
at a time other than promptly after
administration.
TAB ORALLY
DIS DR
TABLET, SOLUBLE
A solid dosage form that contains medicinal
substances with or without suitable diluents and
possesses the ability to dissolve in fluids.
TAB SOLUBLE
TABLET, SUGAR COATED A solid dosage form that contains medicinal
substances with or without suitable diluents and
is coated with a colored or an uncolored watersoluble sugar.
TAB SUGAR
COATED
TAMPON
A plug made of cotton, sponge, or oakum
TAMPON
variously used in surgery to plug the nose,
vagina, etc., for the control of hemorrhage or the
absorption of secretions.
TAPE
A narrow woven fabric, or a narrow extruded
synthetic (such as plastic), usually with an
adhesive on one or both sides.
TAPE
TINCTURE
An alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solution prepared
from vegetable materials or from chemical
substances.
TINCTURE
TROCHE
A discoid-shaped solid containing the medicinal
agent in a suitably flavored base; troches are
placed in the mouth where they slowly dissolve,
liberating the active ingredients.
TROCHE
WAFER
A thin slice of material containing a medicinal
agent.
WAFER
Footnotes:
1
A liquid is pourable; it flows and conforms to its container at room temperature. It displays Newtonian or pseudoplastic flow
behavior.
2
Previously the definition of a lotion was “The term lotion has been used to categorize many topical suspensions, solutions, and
emulsions intended for application to the skin.” The current definition of a lotion is restricted to an emulsion.
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3
A semisolid is not pourable; it does not flow or conform to its container at room temperature. It does not flow at low shear
stress and generally exhibits plastic flow behavior.
4
A colloidal dispersion is a system in which particles of colloidal dimension (i.e., typically between 1 nm and 1 µm) are
distributed uniformly throughout a liquid.
5
Percent water and volatiles are measured by a loss on drying test in which the sample is heated at 105°C until constant weight
is achieved.
Adapted from
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DevelopmentApprovalProcess/FormsSubmissionRequirements
/ElectronicSubmissions/DataStandardsManualmonographs/ucm071666.htm
accessed 5/30/13
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Dosage Forms Worksheet
NAME
DEFINITION
AEROSOL
AEROSOL, FOAM
AEROSOL, METERED
AEROSOL, POWDER
AEROSOL, SPRAY
BAR, CHEWABLE
BEAD
BEAD, IMPLANT,
EXTENDED RELEASE
BLOCK
CAPSULE
CAPSULE, COATED
CAPSULE, COATED
PELLETS
CAPSULE, COATED,
EXTENDED RELEASE
CAPSULE, DELAYED
RELEASE
CAPSULE, DELAYED
RELEASE PELLETS
CAPSULE, EXTENDED
RELEASE
CAPSULE, FILM
COATED, EXTENDED
RELEASE
CAPSULE, GELATIN
COATED
CAPSULE, LIQUID
FILLED
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CEMENT
CLOTH
CONCENTRATE
CONE
CORE, EXTENDED
RELEASE
CREAM
CREAM, AUGMENTED
CRYSTAL
CULTURE
DIAPHRAGM
DISC
DOUCHE
DRESSING
DRUG DELIVERY
SYSTEM
ELIXIR
EMULSION
ENEMA
EXTRACT
FIBER, EXTENDED
RELEASE
FILM
FILM, EXTENDED
RELEASE
FILM, SOLUBLE
FOR SOLUTION
FOR SUSPENSION
FOR SUSPENSION,
EXTENDED RELEASE
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GAS
GEL
GEL, DENTIFRICE
GEL, METERED
GENERATOR
GLOBULE
GRAFT
GRANULE
GRANULE, DELAYED
RELEASE
GRANULE,
EFFERVESCENT
GRANULE, FOR
SOLUTION
GRANULE, FOR
SUSPENSION
GRANULE, FOR
SUSPENSION,
EXTENDED RELEASE
GUM
GUM, CHEWING
GUM, RESIN
IMPLANT
INHALANT
INJECTABLE,
LIPOSOMAL
INJECTION
INJECTION, EMULSION
INJECTION, LIPID
COMPLEX
INJECTION, POWDER,
FOR SOLUTION
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INJECTION, POWDER,
FOR SUSPENSION
INJECTION, POWDER,
FOR SUSPENSION,
EXTENDED RELEASE
INJECTION, POWDER,
LYOPHILIZED, FOR
LIPOSOMAL
SUSPENSION
INJECTION, POWDER,
LYOPHILIZED, FOR
SOLUTION
INJECTION, POWDER,
LYOPHILIZED, FOR
SUSPENSION
INJECTION, POWDER,
LYOPHILIZED, FOR
SUSPENSION,
EXTENDED RELEASE
INJECTION, SOLUTION
INJECTION, SOLUTION,
CONCENTRATE
INJECTION,
SUSPENSION
INJECTION,
SUSPENSION,
EXTENDED RELEASE
INJECTION,
SUSPENSION,
LIPOSOMAL
INJECTION,
SUSPENSION,
SONICATED
INSERT
INSERT, EXTENDED
RELEASE
INTRAUTERINE
DEVICE
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IRRIGANT
JELLY
KIT
LINER, DENTAL
LINIMENT
LIPSTICK
LIQUID
LIQUID,
EXTENDED RELEASE
LOTION
LOTION, AUGMENTED
LOTION/SHAMPOO
LOZENGE
MOUTHWASH
OIL
OINTMENT
OINTMENT,
AUGMENTED
PACKING
PASTE
PASTE, DENTIFRICE
PASTILLE
PATCH
PATCH, EXTENDED
RELEASE
PATCH, EXTENDED
RELEASE,
ELECTRICALLY
CONTROLLED
PELLET
PELLET, IMPLANTABLE
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PELLETS, COATED,
EXTENDED RELEASE
PILL
PLASTER
POULTICE
POWDER
POWDER, DENTIFRICE
POWDER, FOR
SOLUTION
POWDER, FOR
SUSPENSION
POWDER, METERED
RING
RINSE
SALVE
SHAMPOO
SHAMPOO,
SUSPENSION
SOAP
SOLUTION
SOLUTION,
CONCENTRATE
SOLUTION, FOR
SLUSH
SOLUTION, GEL
FORMING / DROPS
SOLUTION, GEL
FORMING, EXTENDED
RELEASE
SOLUTION/ DROPS
SPONGE
SPRAY
SPRAY, METERED
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SPRAY, SUSPENSION
STICK
STRIP
SUPPOSITORY
SUPPOSITORY,
EXTENDED RELEASE
SUSPENSION
SUSPENSION,
EXTENDED RELEASE
SUSPENSION/ DROPS
SUTURE
SWAB
SYRUP
TABLET
TABLET, CHEWABLE
TABLET, COATED
TABLET,
COATED PARTICLES
TABLET, DELAYED
RELEASE
TABLET, DELAYED
RELEASE PARTICLES
TABLET, DISPERSIBLE
TABLET,
EFFERVESCENT
TABLET, EXTENDED
RELEASE
TABLET, FILM COATED
TABLET, FILM
COATED, EXTENDED
RELEASE
TABLET, FOR
SOLUTION
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TABLET, FOR
SUSPENSION
TABLET, MULTILAYER
TABLET, MULTILAYER,
EXTENDED RELEASE
TABLET, ORALLY
DISINTEGRATING
TABLET, ORALLY
DISINTEGRATING,
DELAYED RELEASE
TABLET, SOLUBLE
TABLET, SUGAR
COATED
TAMPON
TAPE
TINCTURE
TROCHE
WAFER
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