Dosage forms of Drug

Dosage forms of Drug : A drug may be designed solid, semisolid, liquid or gaseous form. Each from is suitable for particular route of administration.

Available dosage forms are:-

1.      Solid preparation:

Ø  Tablet form.

Ø  Pill form.

Ø  Capsule form.

Ø  Suppository form.

Ø  Powder form.

Ø  Granules form.

2.      Semisolid preparation:

Ø  Ointment

Ø  Cream

Ø  Paste

Ø  Gel

3.      Liquid preparation:

Ø  Solution

Ø  Emulsion

Ø  suspension

Ø  Elixir

Ø  Injection

Ø  Drop

Ø  Mixture

4.      Gaseous preparation:

Ø  Aerosol

Ø  Volatile liquid

Ø  Gas in cylinder