Different Types of Medical Tablets

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Conventional Tablets

Regular tablets that dissolve in the digestive tract.

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Enteric-Coated Tablets

Designed to pass through the stomach without dissolving, releasing the active ingredient in the intestine.

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Sublingual Tablets

Placed under the tongue for rapid absorption into the bloodstream.

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Chewable Tablets

Designed to be chewed before swallowing, often flavored for palatability.

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Extended-Release Tablets

Formulated to release the active ingredient slowly over time.

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