What are tablets?
Tablets as dietary supplements represent a convenient and concentrated means of providing the body with essential vitamins, minerals and other ingredients that complement a balanced diet in an optimal manner.
In addition to the active ingredients, the tablets contain excipients that enable the compression process, allowing the production of a wide variety of dosage forms.
Types of tablets
Effervescent tablets
Effervescent tablets are dissolved in water before taking. Relatively large quantities of minerals and vitamins can be precisely dosed in effervescent tablets. One of the key benefits of the effervescent tablet is that the active ingredient is already dissolved, which allows for enhanced absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Furthermore, this product can be taken by children or patients with swallowing difficulties without any issues. The use of effervescent tablets is made an enjoyable experience thanks to their delicious flavouring.
Chewable tablets
Chewable tablets are an optimal choice when a large quantity of active ingredients must be consumed. This enables the consumer to crush the tablet in the mouth, which may be more convenient than swallowing a tablet that is too large. Chewable tablets are also a popular choice among children, as they often refuse to swallow tablets and can be encouraged to take them due to their delicious flavouring.
Lozenges
In contrast to the tablet, the lozenge is designed for oral dissolution in the mouth by sucking. If the objective is the absorption of nutrients via the oral mucosa, this method may be employed. This enables the active ingredient to be absorbed into the bloodstream more rapidly. Furthermore, lozenges can be a daily dietary supplement that provides a pleasant flavour experience.
Oral tablets
The classic tablet is a small, convenient dosage form containing nutrients that can be swallowed directly with or without water.
Film-coated tablets
As the name suggests, these tablets are covered with a thin film (coating) that protects them from light and moisture. The film has the ability to hide unappealing sensory characteristics (smell, taste and appearance) while creating a coloured tablet. The film also usually makes the tablet easier to swallow. If acid-resistant polymers are used for the coating, the tablet is referred to as being enteric-coated, meaning that the active ingredient is only released in the small intestine. There are also coatings that enable a slow release of the active ingredient.
Time-released tablets
Time-released tablets are used in cases where a nutrient must be delivered consistently over an extended period of time, which results in enhanced tolerance or absorption. One way to do this is through the use of an indigestible filler that gradually releases the ingredient from its pores.
We offer the following tablet forms:
Round, oval and oblong in various sizes, special shapes (e.g. teddy bear or heart) and single-layer and double-layer tablets
Round tablet shape
Tablet shape oval
Tablet shape oblong
Tablet shape heart
Tablet form teddy
Single-layer and double-layer tablets
FAQ about tablets
How to swallow tablets (the classic swallowable tablet)?
Classic tablets are best swallowed with water. To ensure that the tablet reaches your stomach quickly enough to have the desired effect, make sure you drink plenty of water, at least 150ml.
Tip: Put the tablet in the mouth with plenty of water, tilt the chin towards the chest and swallow. Do not lean your head back! This reduces the risk of the tablet remaining in your mouth when you try to swallow it.
What is the purpose of coating tablets?
The coating of a tablet, also known as a film, makes the tablet easier to swallow. The film often makes the tablet taste better. Moreover, acid-resistant polymers can be utilised for coating the tablet, ensuring that the active ingredient is released in the small intestine and not dissolved in the stomach acid.
What role do binders play in the manufacture of tablets?
Binders enhance the interparticulate binding force within tablets, thereby ensuring their shape retention. The ingredients are held together in a solid delivery form. This allows the tablets to be pressed.