How does ODT work?

An ODT is a solid dosage form that disintegrates and dissolves in the mouth (either on or beneath the tongue or in the buccal cavity) without water within 60 seconds or less.

Is ODT and immediate release?

A vast majority of drugs formulated as ODTs are immediate release formulations. However, there are a few commercially available products as well and studies in literature that have examined ODT formulations for their potential to sustain or control drug release.

What is dispersible tablet?

A dispersible tablet is a tablet that disintegrates in water or other liquid. These dispersible tablets disintegrate quickly in water or disperse immediately in the mouth. Aspirin is available as a dispersible tablet that you can dissolve in water before taking.

What is the advantage of ODT?

ODTs combine the advantages of solid dosage forms with those of liquid forms and appeal to broader groups of patients than originally expected. ODTs may prove to have higher bioavailability and an earlier pharmacological effect than conventional tablets.

Can ODT be crushed?

If you split the tablet as part of your dose, the half-tablet that is not taken should be destroyed.

What is an ODT file?

OpenDocument (. odt) files are compatible with Word and open source applications like OpenOffice and LibreOffice, but you might see formatting differences and some Word features aren’t available in . odt files. Word documents (. docx) are compatible with most applications.

What is the meaning of ODT?

Orally disintegrating tablet (or orally dissolving tablet), a pill that “melts” on contact with saliva.

What’s the difference between dispersible and dissolvable?

Soluble means the ingredient will dissolve and merge with the substance it is put into. In short, it will become a homogenous mass. Dispersible means the ingredient doesn’t merge with the substance it is put into, but it can be dispersed (spread out evenly) if handled according to a specific method.

Can I swallow a dispersible tablet?

Do not chew or swallow whole tablets. The tablets must be dissolved. You can take this medicine with or without food.

What is ODT extension?

The ODT extension designates text files that are based on the OASIS Open Document Format, or ODF for short. They are primarily used as a standard file format in the license-free office packages LibreOffice and OpenOffice.

Can you dissolve ODT in water?

Place the tablet in the mouth and allow it to dissolve, then swallow. While you may take these tablets with water, it is not necessary to do so. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.