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Orodispersible tablets are uncoated tablets intended to be oral administration, giving a homogenous dispersion in mouth. The tablets produced must have the ability to form adequate dispersion which is uniform and stable. The chief advantage is quicker absorption and onset of clinical effects. They are generally prepared for geriatric or pediatric patients or for those who are having difficulty in swallowing tablets. They comprise of totally water soluble excipients and components. Of all the orally administered dosage forms, tablet is most preferred because of ease of administration, compactness and flexibility in manufacturing. Because of changes in various physiological functions associated with aging including difficulty in swallowing, Administration of intact tablet may lead to poor patient compliance and ineffective therapy. The paediatric and geriatrics patients are of particular concern. To overcome this, orodispersible tablets have been developed.
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Debjit Bhowmik a publié plus de 100 articles de recherche dans diverses revues nationales et internationales. Il a 11 ans d'expérience dans les domaines de la recherche et de l'enseignement. Il a été coordinateur et secrétaire organisateur du programme DST-Inspire, du programme DST-SERB, du HPTU et du séminaire de soutien du gouvernement indien ICMR. Il est membre à vie de l'APTI et de l'IPGA.
