Advantages And Disadvantages

Question 1

Powder (3)(4)

Answer 1

High Stability
Convenience
Fast dissolution

Taste masking
Inconvenience
Non-potent drugs
Degradation once dissolved

Question 1

Power as topical dosage form (1)(4)

Answer 1

Absorption of moisture decreases friction

Risk of blocking pores
Contamination issues
Inhalation
Cannot be uses on broken skin

Question 2

Sachets (6)(1)

Answer 2

Easier to swallow than tablets
Portability
Long shelf life 
Less risk on uneven dosing 
Reduce excipient load
Variable dose

Inconvenience

Question 4

Granulation (4)(3)

Answer 4

Stability
Convenience (sachets)
High doses
Fast dissolution

Task masking
Inconvenience of bulk
Sensitive drugs

Question 5

Tablets (7)(2)

Answer 5

Specific release profiles
Less expensive to manufacture 
Physically and chemically stable 
Convenient and easy to use
Convention production and transportation 
High patient acceptance
Tamper proof

Dysphagia
Preparing extemporaneously is impractical

Question 6

Hard shelled capsules (3)(1)

Answer 6

Easier to swallow
Identification
Ease of manufacturing

Hard to swallow