Sapiera, Charlotte May S.

Pharma 2-1

1. What are the composition/adjuncts in a compressed tablet?

● Diluents
● Binders
● Disintegrants
● Antiadherents
● Miscellaneous adjuncts

2. What are the types of tablets?

● Compressed tablets
● Multiple compressed tablets
● Sugar Coated tablets
● Film-coated tablets
● Gelatin coated tablets
● Chewable tablets
● Effervescent tablets
● Molded tablets
● Tablet triturates
● Hypodermic tablets
● Dispensing tablets
● Immediate-release tablet
● Dissolving tablets
● Extended release tablets
● Vaginal tablets

3. How do vaginal tablets differ from oral tablets? Explain

Oral tablets are ingested into the gastrointestinal tract via mouth, whereas vaginal tablets are
uncoated, bullet-shaped or ovoid tablets put into the vagina for local effects.

4. What are the methods of compressed tablet manufacture? Explain each

● Wet granulation - involves the massing of a mix of dry primary powder particles using a
granulating fluid. The fluid contains a solvent which can be removed by drying, and
should be non-toxic.
● Dry granulation - dry granulation is the process of forming granules without using any
liquid solution.
● Direct compression - dry ingredients are thoroughly mixed and then compressed into
tablets.