💊 What is a tablet?
A tablet is a solid form of medicine that contains a measured dose of a drug. It is swallowed and then dissolves in the stomach or intestines to release the medicine.
🧠 How tablets work
- You swallow the tablet
- It dissolves in the digestive system
- The medicine enters the bloodstream
- It starts working on the body
💊 Types of tablets
1. Regular tablets
- Swallowed with water
- Most common type
2. Coated tablets
- Have a protective layer
- Easier to swallow
- Protect stomach from irritation
3. Chewable tablets
- Chewed before swallowing
- Often used for children
4. Extended-release tablets
- Release medicine slowly over time
- Work for longer duration
⚠️ Important safety tips
- Take only as prescribed by a doctor
- Do not crush extended-release tablets
- Avoid mixing medicines without advice
- Take with correct timing and dose
✔️ Bottom line
A tablet is a common and effective way to take medicine in a fixed dose, designed to treat different health conditions safely when used correctly.
If you want, I can explain:
- How to take tablets properly
- Side effects of common tablets
- Or difference between tablet, capsule, and syrup 👍