Dosage forms

Microparticles are particles between 0.1 and 100 μm in size. Commercially available microparticles are available in a wide variety of materials, including ceramics, glass, polymers, and metals. Microparticles encountered in daily life include pollen, sand, dust, flour, and powdered sugar. The study of microparticles has been called micromeritics, although this term is not very common.

long-acting medication preparation

pill that "melts" on contact with saliva

type of implant

thumb|Polymers prior (no gel) and after crosslinking (gel)

device that delivers medication to the lungs in the form of a dry powder

device that helps deliver a specific amount of medication to the lungs

route of administration

mechanism that delivers a drug with a delay or continuously after its administration

drug delivery system

injection of a substance into the peritoneum (body cavity)

thumb|200px|right|Typical softgels thumb|200px|Advil liqui-gels A softgel or a soft capsule is an oral dosage form for medicine in the form of a specialized capsule. They consist of a shell surrounding a liquid fill. The shell is originally made of gelatin, but vegetarian types also exist.