Ideal Characteristics of Tablets

• 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:

1. Physical Properties:

   • Uniform weight, size, and shape.
   • Smooth surface with no cracks or chips.
   • Proper hardness and mechanical strength to withstand handling.

2. Chemical Properties:

   • Chemically stable to prevent degradation of API.
   • Compatible with excipients.

3. Biopharmaceutical Properties:

   • Must disintegrate and dissolve quickly to release the drug.
   • Provides predictable bioavailability.

4. Functional Properties:

   • Should be free of contaminants.
   • Easy to swallow and palatable.

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