Orodispersible Tablets - Developments and Technologies

Orodispersible tablets are uncoated tablets intended to be oral administration, giving a homogenous dispersion in mouth. The tablets produced must have the ability to form adequate dispersion which is uniform and stable. The chief advantage is quicker absorption and onset of clinical effects. They are generally prepared for geriatric or pediatric patients or for those who are having difficulty in swallowing tablets. They comprise of totally water soluble excipients and components. Of all the orally administered dosage forms, tablet is most preferred because of ease of administration, compactness and flexibility in manufacturing. Because of changes in various physiological functions associated with aging including difficulty in swallowing, Administration of intact tablet may lead to poor patient compliance and ineffective therapy. The paediatric and geriatrics patients are of particular concern. To overcome this, orodispersible tablets have been developed.