Advances in Formulation of Orally Disintegrating Dosage Forms: A Review Article

Abstract

Oral disintegrating tablets are solid dosage form containing medicinal substances which disintegrates rapidly, usually within a matter of seconds, when placed upon the tongue The products are designed to disintegrate or dissolve rapidly on contact with saliva, thus eliminating the need for chewing the tablet, swallowing an intact tablet, or taking the tablet with water. ODT is general form of nomenclature for tablets that disintegrate rapidly or instantly in the oral cavity. Other alias are Quick Dissolve, Rapid Dissolve, Rapid Disintegrating, Fast Disintegrating, Fast Melt, Flash Melt and Mouth Dispersing. © 2011 IGJPS. All rights reserved.