- Ideal characteristics of tablets include uniform weight, hardness, and resistance to chipping, ensuring consistent quality and durability.
- Ideal characteristics of tablets involve rapid disintegration, accurate dosage, and high bioavailability for effective therapeutic action.
An ideal tablet should possess the following features:
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Physical Properties:
- Uniform weight, size, and shape.
- Smooth surface with no cracks or chips.
- Proper hardness and mechanical strength to withstand handling.
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Chemical Properties:
- Chemically stable to prevent degradation of API.
- Compatible with excipients.
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Biopharmaceutical Properties:
- Must disintegrate and dissolve quickly to release the drug.
- Provides predictable bioavailability.
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Functional Properties:
- Should be free of contaminants.
- Easy to swallow and palatable.
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