Classification of Tablets

According to drug release rate from the tablet
1. Immediate release tablet/Fast dissolving tablet: It is the most common type and includes the following:
  1. Disintegrating tablets
  2. Chewable tablets
  3. Sublingual tablets
  4. Soluble tablets
  5. Effervescent tablets
2. Modified release tablet: They have drug release features based on time, course, or location. They must be swallowed intact. They include the following:
  1. Extended release tablet
  2. Delayed release tablet
According to method of manufacture
1. Compressed tablet
2. Molded tablet
According to route of administration
1. Oral tablets
  1. Uncoated tablets
  2. Sugar coated tablets
  3. Enteric coated tablets
  4. Non-enteric coated tablets
  5. Sustained release tablets
  6. Controlled release tablets
  7. Time release tablets
2. Oral cavity tablets
  1. Buccal tablets
  2. Sublingual tablets
  3. Lozenges
  4. Dental cones

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