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A capsule (from Latin capsula, "small box or chest"), or stadium of revolution, is a basic three-dimensional geometric shape consisting of a cylinder with hemispherical ends.
Why are pills shaped like that?
Most tablets end up circular or with rounded corners, simply because they make the tablets easier to swallow. If the size of the dose is large, choosing the right shape can give the perception of a smaller tablet.
Why do pills have different shapes and colors?
Different colors may be used to distinguish between strengths of the same medication. “With drugs where patients may have to mix or change strengths often, the color coding makes it easier to identify what they are taking,” says Dr. Torres. This differentiation is useful for pharmacists, too.
Why do pills have to be so big?
The simple answer is that drug manufacturers have total control over these factors. There are no specific rules guiding the shape and size of pills, and some manufacturers appear to give little consideration to how hard a pill is to swallow. The average adult gullet is 2cm in diameter.
How large can a pill be?
We recommend that the largest dimension of a tablet or capsule should not exceed 22 mm and that capsules should not exceed a standard 00 size.
How many shapes of tablets are there?
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| Common Tablet Shapes | Common Tablet Profiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Round | Geometric | Convex & Bevel |
| Oval | Modified Oval | Flat Face Bevel |
| Capsule | Modified Capsule | Modified Ball |
Whats is the pill?
The birth control pill (also called "the Pill") is a daily pill that contains hormones to change the way the body works and prevent pregnancy. Hormones are chemical substances that control the functioning of the body's organs.
Can pills look different?
Medications can have a different color, shape, and size but contain the same active medication you took before. For some generic medications, the generic product may look almost exactly like the brand-name product. Other generics may have a different shape, color, or size than the brand-name product.
Why do pills have two colors?
Imagine if both the parts were of same color, it would have been quite difficult to differentiate between cap and the container even on the basis of size and diameter. Hence, different colors were imparted to them so as to increase the production efficiency.
What happens if you chew a pill instead of swallowing it?
For a number of reasons some tablets shouldn't be crushed or chewed. Most importantly, doing so may result in dose dumping; this is when the body very quickly absorbs a large amount of a drug. One consequence of dose dumping is an overdose of the drug, which can lead to death.
