dosisform
Dosisform is a term used in pharmacology and pharmacy to denote the dosage form of a drug product—the physical form in which an active pharmaceutical ingredient is supplied to a patient for administration. It encompasses a wide range of presentations, from solid forms such as tablets, capsules, and powders to liquids like solutions and suspensions, as well as semi-solid preparations such as creams and gels, and special forms including injectables, inhalable powders, transdermal patches, and implants. The dosisform is chosen to enable appropriate delivery of the drug dose by the intended route of administration.
The selection of a dosisform depends on factors such as the drug’s chemical properties, desired onset and
Development of a dosisform involves formulation design, selection of excipients, and consideration of stability, texture, taste,
In practice, the term is closely related to the widely used concept of a dosage form, with