Fast Dissolving Tablets

  • Unique Paper ID: 170553
  • PageNo: 703-708
  • Abstract:
  • Fast-dissolving tablets are designed to rapidly disintegrate or dissolve in the saliva without the need for water. Some of these tablets dissolve almost instantly, in just a few seconds, while others, known as fast-disintegrating tablets, may take up to a minute to completely break down in the mouth. These formulations are particularly beneficial in situations where oral administration is preferred, as they are convenient, safe, and economical, leading to better patient compliance. The ability to dissolve or disintegrate in the mouth without the need for water makes these tablets ideal for patients who may have difficulty swallowing conventional oral dosage forms. This includes young children, the elderly, bedridden individuals, or those with conditions such as dysphagia, hand tremors, or impaired motor skills. Additionally, people who are mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or uncooperative, as well as patients on restricted liquid diets or experiencing nausea, can also benefit from these formulations. Fast-dissolving tablets are especially helpful for individuals who are active, traveling, or in situations where water may not be readily available, such as during motion sickness, allergic attacks, or coughing. Moreover, these tablets offer an opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to expand their product lines to meet the needs of a variety of patient groups who require an easier, more accessible means of medication administration.

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BibTeX

@article{170553,
        author = {Rahul Sharma},
        title = {Fast Dissolving Tablets},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2024},
        volume = {11},
        number = {7},
        pages = {703-708},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=170553},
        abstract = {Fast-dissolving tablets are designed to rapidly disintegrate or dissolve in the saliva without the need for water. Some of these tablets dissolve almost instantly, in just a few seconds, while others, known as fast-disintegrating tablets, may take up to a minute to completely break down in the mouth. These formulations are particularly beneficial in situations where oral administration is preferred, as they are convenient, safe, and economical, leading to better patient compliance.
The ability to dissolve or disintegrate in the mouth without the need for water makes these tablets ideal for patients who may have difficulty swallowing conventional oral dosage forms. This includes young children, the elderly, bedridden individuals, or those with conditions such as dysphagia, hand tremors, or impaired motor skills. Additionally, people who are mentally ill, developmentally disabled, or uncooperative, as well as patients on restricted liquid diets or experiencing nausea, can also benefit from these formulations.
Fast-dissolving tablets are especially helpful for individuals who are active, traveling, or in situations where water may not be readily available, such as during motion sickness, allergic attacks, or coughing. Moreover, these tablets offer an opportunity for pharmaceutical companies to expand their product lines to meet the needs of a variety of patient groups who require an easier, more accessible means of medication administration.},
        keywords = {},
        month = {December},
        }

Cite This Article

Sharma, R. (2024). Fast Dissolving Tablets. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 11(7), 703–708.

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