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forms of medicationsclick to hear

The various forms of medications that are commercially available.
forms of medications gelatin capsule tablet capsule vial metered dose inhaler mouthpiece cap cough syrup

gelatin capsule click to hear

Receptacle filled with gelatin that contains a dose of medication or a pharmaceutical product.

tablet click to hear

Pill made of compressed powder that contains a dose of medication or a pharmaceutical product.

capsule click to hear

Small water-soluble pill with two sides that fit together; it is filled with a medication or a pharmaceutical product.

vial click to hear

Bulging glass tube sealed at its ends; it contains a specific dose of medication or a pharmaceutical product in liquid form.

metered dose inhaler click to hear

Aerosol device that releases a specific dose of medication into the respiratory tract; it is used mainly to treat asthma.

mouthpiece click to hear

Part of the metered dose inhaler that is inserted into the mouth to absorb the medicine.

cap click to hear

Piece that covers the mouthpiece when the metered dose inhaler is not in use.

cough syrup click to hear

Flavored solution containing a medication that suppresses the cough reflex.