singletab

Singletab is a term that can be used to describe a single-dose tablet unit in pharmaceutical packaging. In generic use, it refers to an individual tablet intended for a single administration, as opposed to multi-tablet bottles or blister strips containing multiple doses.

Form and packaging: A singletab is a solid oral dosage form, usually a single active ingredient, and may be film-coated. It is commonly packaged in blister packs or as individual sachets to protect from moisture and light.

Rationale and use: Singletab units are used to improve dosing accuracy, reduce contamination risk, and facilitate travel or hospital use where precise dosing is important.

Regulatory considerations: Each singletab unit is subject to standard regulatory requirements for dosage forms, including identification, strength, and packaging integrity; stability testing, expiration dating, and labeling must be documented.

See also: tablet, dosage form, pharmaceutical packaging, blister pack. Note: The term is not widely standardized and may be used differently by manufacturers.