forms of medications

The various forms of medications that are commercially available.

gelatin capsule

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

tablet

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

capsule

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

vial

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

metered dose inhaler

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

mouthpiece

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

cap

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

cough syrup

Flavored solution containing a medication that suppresses the cough reflex.