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Q: Capsules are available in the form of both ________ capsules and _________ capsules
  • A. Hard gelatin; soft gelatin
  • B. Compressed; hard gelatin
  • C. Phenyl, hygroscopic
  • D. Sugar coated; enteric coated
Correct Answer: Option A - Capsule are available in the form of both hard gelatin capsules and soft gelatin capsules. Capsules are a solid dosage form in which the drug substance is enclosed in a water soluble shell or an envelope. A capsule shell is made up of gelatin. Capsules are available in two types: 1. Hard gelatin capsules 2. Soft gelatin capsules • Hard gelatin capsules are used for administration of solid medications. It consists of two parts i.e. body and cap. Ex- omeprazole • Soft gelatin capsules are used for administration of liquid medications. They are used to enclose liquid medications- oils, suspension, semi solid, ophthalmic products. Ex- cyclosporine capsules.
A. Capsule are available in the form of both hard gelatin capsules and soft gelatin capsules. Capsules are a solid dosage form in which the drug substance is enclosed in a water soluble shell or an envelope. A capsule shell is made up of gelatin. Capsules are available in two types: 1. Hard gelatin capsules 2. Soft gelatin capsules • Hard gelatin capsules are used for administration of solid medications. It consists of two parts i.e. body and cap. Ex- omeprazole • Soft gelatin capsules are used for administration of liquid medications. They are used to enclose liquid medications- oils, suspension, semi solid, ophthalmic products. Ex- cyclosporine capsules.

Explanations:

Capsule are available in the form of both hard gelatin capsules and soft gelatin capsules. Capsules are a solid dosage form in which the drug substance is enclosed in a water soluble shell or an envelope. A capsule shell is made up of gelatin. Capsules are available in two types: 1. Hard gelatin capsules 2. Soft gelatin capsules • Hard gelatin capsules are used for administration of solid medications. It consists of two parts i.e. body and cap. Ex- omeprazole • Soft gelatin capsules are used for administration of liquid medications. They are used to enclose liquid medications- oils, suspension, semi solid, ophthalmic products. Ex- cyclosporine capsules.