Difference Between Dispersible Tablet And Soluble Tablet

Dispersible tablets and soluble tablet seems they are the same. They are both designed to be put in water before use. However, there are some main difference.

Dispersible vs soluble tablet

Dispersible Tablet

Dispersible tablets are uncoated tablets or film-coated tablets intended to be dispersed in water before administration giving a homogeneous dispersion.

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Soluble Tablet

Soluble tablets are uncoated or film-coated tablets that are intended to be dissolved in water giving a clear or slightly opalescent solution. Soluble tablets will dissolve more quickly if you stir the liquid.

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Difference Between Dispersible And Soluble Tablet

1. Dispersible tablets disperse where soluble tablet dissolve

2. The rate of dispersion of dispersible tablets is constant but soluble tablet rate of dissolution can be increase by stirring the water

3. Dispersible table contain low amount of active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) for single dose but soluble tablet may contain high amount of potent API for multiple use