minitablet
nounEtymology From mini- + tablet.
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A small tablet having a diameter of less than 3 millimeters
- In these, highly active enteric-coated granules, pellets, or minitablets are to be found in gelatin capsules which disintegrate rapidly (2-3 min) in the stomach regardless of the pH.1991, G.J. Peschke, “Active components and galenic aspects of enzyme preparations”, in Pancreatic Enzymes in Health and Disease, →DOI:
- Minitablets refer to tablets with a diameter of 2-3 mm.2011, Hong Wen, Kinam Park, Oral Controlled Release Formulation Design and Drug Delivery, →ISBN, page 119:
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- Recently, a delayed-release capsule containing enteric-coated minitablets of fenofibric acid (Triplex) has been commercialized.2013, Antoine Al-Achi, Integrated Pharmaceutics, →ISBN: