tabletti

Tabletti is a Finnish term with two common meanings. In pharmacology, it refers to a solid dosage form intended for oral administration. In information technology, it denotes a tablet computer, a portable touchscreen device.

Pharmaceutical tablet: A tablet is a compact, solid dosage form that contains an active ingredient together with excipients to aid manufacturing, stability, and ingestion. It is typically produced by compressing a powdered mixture, sometimes after granulation. Tablet forms include immediate-release, chewable, effervescent, film-coated, sugar-coated, and enteric-coated varieties. Tablets offer precise dosing, good stability, and convenient storage, but they can pose swallowing challenges and may require attention to interactions with food or other medicines. They are subject to regulatory oversight by national health authorities. Common examples include analgesics, antipyretics, and vitamins. Safety considerations include proper labeling, storage, and indication-specific dosing.

Tablet computer: A tablet computer is a mobile computing device featuring a touchscreen interface and usually battery-powered operation. It runs a dedicated operating system such as iPadOS, Android, or Windows, and supports wireless connectivity and a range of applications. Typical characteristics include screen sizes around 7 to 12 inches, long battery life, and lightweight design suitable for reading, media consumption, and light productivity. Tablets emphasize portability and ease of use, with input primarily via touch and optional accessories like styluses or detachable keyboards. Use cases span education, travel, and consumer entertainment, though they may offer less traditional keyboard productivity or storage performance compared with laptops, depending on model and configuration.

In Finnish usage, the meaning is determined by context, with pharmacological and computing senses being the most common.