DOSAGE forms of many pharmaceutical preparations

1. UNIT 1 CHAPTER 1.2
DOSAGE FORM: INTRODUCTION TO DOSAGE
FORMS, CLASSIFICATION AND DEFINITIONS
By
Dr. Sabitri Bindhani
Lecturer in pharmaceutics
University Department of pharmaceutical
sciences, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar

2. INTRODUCTION OF DOSAGE
FORM

3. Need of dosage form

4. API (Active pharmaceutical ingredient) and
excipients

5. EXCIPIENT TYPES

6. Classification of dosage form

7. Classification and example

13. Effervescent tablet

14. Chewable tablet

15. Lozenges

16. Pastilles

32. • Mixtures: A mixture is a liquid preparation meant for oral administration in
which medicament or medicaments are dissolved, suspended or dispersed
in suitable vehicle

50. Suppositories are solid or
stiffened semi solid dosage
forms intended for insertion
into body orifices (rectum,
vagina, urethra) where they
melt, soften, or dissolve and
exert a local or systemic effect.
Suppository

57. Advantages
Disadvantages