Fast Dissolving Tablets - Background, Trends and Future Perspectives: A Review

Abstract

Fast Dissolving Tablet is solid unit dosage form which disintegrates or dissolves rapidly in the mouth without chewing and water. Oral route is the most preferred route for administration of various drugs because it is re- garded as safest, most convenient and economical route. Recently researcher developed the fast dissolving tablet with improved patient compliance and convenience. Fast Dissolving Tablets are solid dosage forms which dissolve rapidly in saliva without chewing and additional water. This techniques overcome the disadvantages of conven- tional dosage form especially dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing) in pediatric and geriatric patients.