Back to the basics. Let’s review different drug preparations:
1. Capsules [cap], is medication encased in a gelatin shell. Ex: Advil Capsules
2. Enteric coated [EC], is a tablet coated with a substance that won’t dissolve in the acid secretions of the stomach. Instead, it dissolves in the more alkaline secretions of the intestines. Ex: Advil Tablets
3. Elixir [el or elix], a drug is dissolved in a sweetened base which makes it a easier for kids [or even adults] to drink. Ex: Dimetapp Cough & Cold
4. Solution [sol], a drug is contained in a clear liquid preparation. Ex: Eye drops, nose drops, contacts solution, etc.
5. Suppository [sup or supp], this is a solid, cylindrically shaped drug that can be inserted into the rectum or vagina. Ex: FeverAll Children’s Acetaminophen Suppository
6. Suspension [susp], small particles of a drug are dispersed in a liquid base that must be shaken before being poured. Ex: Children’s Motrin
7. Syrup [syr], a sugar is dissolved in a liquid medication and flavored to disguise the taste. Ex: Nyquil
8. Tablet [tab, tabs], medication is compressed or molded into a solid form. Ex: Bayer Aspirin
9. Ointment [oint], is a semisolid drug preparation that is applied to the skin for external use only. Ex: Neosporin
There are obviously a few more, but these are the most commonly used.
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![Back to the basics. Let’s review different drug preparations:
1. Capsules [cap], is medication encased in a gelatin shell. Ex: Advil Capsules
2. Enteric coated [EC], is a tablet coated with a substance that won’t dissolve in the acid secretions of the stomach. Instead, it dissolves in the more alkaline secretions of the intestines. Ex: Advil Tablets
3. Elixir [el or elix], a drug is dissolved in a sweetened base which makes it a easier for kids [or even adults] to drink. Ex: Dimetapp Cough & Cold
4. Solution [sol], a drug is contained in a clear liquid preparation. Ex: Eye drops, nose drops, contacts solution, etc.
5. Suppository [sup or supp], this is a solid, cylindrically shaped drug that can be inserted into the rectum or vagina. Ex: FeverAll Children’s Acetaminophen Suppository
6. Suspension [susp], small particles of a drug are dispersed in a liquid base that must be shaken before being poured. Ex: Children’s Motrin
7. Syrup [syr], a sugar is dissolved in a liquid medication and flavored to disguise the taste. Ex: Nyquil
8. Tablet [tab, tabs], medication is compressed or molded into a solid form. Ex: Bayer Aspirin
9. Ointment [oint], is a semisolid drug preparation that is applied to the skin for external use only. Ex: Neosporin
There are obviously a few more, but these are the most commonly used.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lzurafOWh11qgrnh8o1_400.jpg "Back to the basics. Let’s review different drug preparations:
1. Capsules [cap], is medication encased in a gelatin shell. Ex: Advil Capsules
2. Enteric coated [EC], is a tablet coated with a substance that won’t dissolve in the acid secretions of the stomach. Instead, it dissolves in the more alkaline secretions of the intestines. Ex: Advil Tablets
3. Elixir [el or elix], a drug is dissolved in a sweetened base which makes it a easier for kids [or even adults] to drink. Ex: Dimetapp Cough & Cold
4. Solution [sol], a drug is contained in a clear liquid preparation. Ex: Eye drops, nose drops, contacts solution, etc.
5. Suppository [sup or supp], this is a solid, cylindrically shaped drug that can be inserted into the rectum or vagina. Ex: FeverAll Children’s Acetaminophen Suppository
6. Suspension [susp], small particles of a drug are dispersed in a liquid base that must be shaken before being poured. Ex: Children’s Motrin
7. Syrup [syr], a sugar is dissolved in a liquid medication and flavored to disguise the taste. Ex: Nyquil
8. Tablet [tab, tabs], medication is compressed or molded into a solid form. Ex: Bayer Aspirin
9. Ointment [oint], is a semisolid drug preparation that is applied to the skin for external use only. Ex: Neosporin
There are obviously a few more, but these are the most commonly used.")
