Pharmaceutics is a science deals
with Pharmaceutical Dosage forms which means API (Active Pharmaceutical
Ingredient) alone or with Excipient(s) turns into medication (Dosage form) to
be used by patient.
Dosage
forms are which delivers the molecules to site of action within body.
Dosage forms classified according
to as follows:
1. Based on Route
of Administration
a. Oral
b. Parenteral
c. Topical
d. Rectal
e. Vaginal
f. Inhaled
g. Ophthalmic
2. Based on Physical form
a. Solid
b. Semi solid
c. Liquid
d. Gaseous
Ø Solid
dosage forms include Tablets, Capsules, Powders, granules etc.,
Ø Semi solid
dosage forms includes ointments, creams, gels etc.,
Ø Liquid
dosage forms includes Syrups, suspensions, emulsions etc.,
Ø Gaseous
dosage forms includes sprays, aerosols, nebulizer etc.,
This is only basic introduction of Pharmaceutics. I would provide more data on dosage forms in further post.