NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Chewable tablets may be preferred over conventional tablets and capsules when the required dose is high and the dosage form would be too big to pass through the oesophagus. They should be designed to be palatable and easy to chew and swallow.

Detailed explanation-2: -The composition of chewable tablet consists of gum core, which may or may not be coated. The core is composed of an insoluble gum base like fillers, waxes, antioxidants, sweeteners, flavouring agents. The percentage of gum base varies from 30-60% depending upon the base used and its properties.