Orally Disintegrating Technology (Oral Drug Delivery)

Orally Disintegrating Technology (Oral Drug Delivery)

A Convenient Alternative to Conventional Dosage Forms

Offering ease of use and convenience, orally disintegrating tablets (ODT) and powders (ODP) have become a preferred dosage form for consumers worldwide for medications in a variety of therapeutic areas. These include traditional over-the-counter (OTC) medicines such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen, well-established prescription drugs such as montelukast and olanzapine, and a variety of other drugs for indications such as sleeplessness, erectile dysfunction, and migraine.

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Orally Disintegrating Tablets

An orally disintegrating tablet is a solid-dosage form that disintegrates in the mouth without water in 30 seconds or less, thereby increasing convenience and compliance for a broad range of indications and patient types—including young or elderly patients who may have difficulty swallowing or chewing a conventional tablet, active people who prefer the convenience of taking an ODT that does not require water, and travelers or patients in locations with a limited or unreliable supply of safe water. Orally disintegrating tablets offer a variety of benefits for both patients and manufacturers, making the ODT dosage form a versatile option for many applications.

Benefits of ODT for Patients and Caregivers

• Allows accurate dosing—no risk of liquid spills
• Improved patient compliance—easier to take or administer than conventional tablets or liquid forms
• Ideally suited for non-ambulatory patients and those with difficulty swallowing or chewing
• More convenient than other dosage forms—easy to swallow, requires no water, and offers quicker onset of therapeutic action for some drugs

Benefits of ODT for Manufacturers

• A cost-effective way to extend your drug's life cycle—a new ODT formulation can create a branded, differentiated line extension
• Gain entry into new markets and patient populations
• Better stability than liquid dosage forms
• Help meet the growing demand for more patient-friendly and compliant dosage forms

At Top-Life Pharmaceutical UK, we have many innovative solutions that the industry relies on to develop orally disintegrating tablets (ODT) and powders (ODP). Our functional excipients, taste-masked actives, and comprehensive technical service and support can help you solve even your most challenging formulation problems.