Across
- 2. Common packaging for tablets
- 8. Cavity in which tablet is formed
- 9. Tendency of a tablet to crumble
- 10. Helps tablet break apart after swallowing
- 12. Tablet that releases carbon dioxide in water
- 14. Line on tablet to facilitate splitting
- 16. Solid compressed dosage form
- 18. Substance added to increase tablet bulk
- 20. Process of drug dissolving from tablet
Down
- 1. Coating that resists stomach acid
- 3. Tablet designed for prolonged drug release
- 4. Tablet that releases drug rapidly
- 5. Protective outer layer of a tablet
- 6. Process of forming tablets using pressure
- 7. Resistance of tablet to crushing
- 11. Process used before tablet compression
- 13. Tablet intended to be chewed
- 15. Excipient that holds powder particles together
- 17. Reduces friction during compression
- 19. Upper and lower tool used in tablet press