A pill is any solid dosage form taken by mouth. it could be tablet, capsule, gelcap and caplet etc. A tablet is a dosage form made from compressing powder.
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A pill is a broad term used to describe any form of medication that is taken orally, while a tablet is a specific type of pill that is shaped into a small, flat, round or oval form using compression techniques. Tablets are usually easier to swallow due to their shape and consistency.
Watson 387 is a combination pill containing 7.5 mg of hydrocodone bitartrate and 750 mg of acetaminophen. Watson 385, on the other hand, is a combination pill with 7.5 mg hydrocodone bitartrate and 500 mg acetaminophen. The main difference is the amount of acetaminophen in each pill.
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Dissolution is the process by which a drug substance dissolves in a liquid medium, such as gastric fluid, to become available for absorption. Disintegration, on the other hand, refers to the breaking apart of the tablet or capsule into smaller particles. Disintegration occurs first to increase the surface area for dissolution to happen efficiently.
The reaction of an antacid tablet with hydrochloric acid is typically exothermic, meaning it releases heat. This is because the reaction between the tablet and acid produces energy in the form of heat.
The weight of a tablet can vary depending on the size and the active ingredients. However, most tablets weigh between 500 mg to 1 gram.