Orals
Tablet
- Immediate Release
- Delayed Release
- Modified Release
- Multilayer Tablet
- Tablet in Tablet
- Osmotic drug delivery
Capsule
- Hard Gelatin
- Liquid in Hard Gelatin Capsule
- Pellets in Hard Gelatin Capsule
- Pellets & Granules in
- Pellets & Tablets in
- Capsule Pellets & Capsule in Capsule
Liquid
- Solution
- Emulsion
- Suspension
- Dry Powder Suspension
Ointments
Ointments are semi-solid, greasy preparations for application to the skin, rectum or nasal mucosa
Creams
Creams are semi-solid emulsions, that is mixtures of oil and water
- oil-in-water (O/W) creams
- water-in-oil (W/O) creams
Gels
Gels are semisolid system in which a liquid phase is constrained within a 3-D polymeric matrix (consisting of natural or synthetic gum) having a high degree of physical or chemical cross-linking.
Powders
These are free flowing very fine powders for external use.
Transdermal
A transdermal patch or skin patch is a medicated adhesive patch that is placed on the skin to deliver a specific dose of medication through the skin and into the bloodstream.
Lotions
These are fluid preparations (aqueous) for external application without friction.
