| Term | capsules |
| Alternate Terms | gelatin capsules;vegetable capsules;enteric-coated capsules |
| Definition | Capsules are solid dosage forms consisting of a shell that encloses medicinal powder, granules, or liquid for oral administration. They mask unpleasant tastes, protect sensitive ingredients from light and moisture, and allow controlled release in the digestive tract. In herbal medicine they provide a convenient way to deliver botanical powders and extracts. |
| Category | pharmacology |
| Context | Common in both allopathic and traditional herbal practice for precise dosing of remedies. |
| Etymology | From Latin 'capsula' meaning small box or chest, first used pharmaceutically in the 19th century. |
| Examples | herbal extract capsule;probiotic capsule;essential oil capsule |
| Related Terms | tablet; softgel; enteric coating; herbal extract |
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