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com·pressed tab·'let

a tablet prepared, usually as a large-scale production, by means of great pressure; most compressed tablets consist of the active ingredient and a diluent, binder, disintegrator, and lubricant.
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com·pressed tab·let

(kŏm-prest tablĕt)
Tablet prepared, usually as a large-scale production, by means of great pressure; most consist of the active ingredient and a diluent, binder, disintegrator, and lubricant.
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012
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There are a number of other factors which can also influence the properties of compressed tablets. Our study has shown, however, that with C*Sorbidex P 16616 (or P 16656) the influence of these factors is minimised.
"Every machine is fitted with an automatic control system that monitors every process from feeding material, die condition to ejecting compressed tablets in the discharge chute, thereby reducing possible losses in the production cycle."
Such consumers are increasingly embracing soft gel products instead of traditional dry compressed tablets, Azzara states, noting that the soft gel selections are easy to swallow and enter the blood stream quickly.
In contrast, compressed tablets must be placed at the root of the tongue in order to avoid being spit out (RAMTEKE et al., 2014).
Conventional compressed tablets that lost less than 1% of their weight are generally considered acceptable.
Compressed tablets of formulations Fl and F2 were subjected to evaluation, namely, average weight, thickness, hardness, friability, and disintegration time [Table 3].
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