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Dosage forms are means of delivering drug molecules to sites of action in the body. They are classified by route of administration and physical form. Common oral dosage forms include tablets, capsules, liquids, and others. Tablets can be coated, chewable, or effervescent. Capsules are either hard- or soft-shelled. Topical forms include ointments, creams, gels, and pastes. Ointments are greasy bases while creams are oil-water emulsions. Gels use polymers to constrain liquid. Pastes add solids to stiffen oint

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Idenyi Daniel Ewa

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