Caplet Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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caplet

[ˈkæplɪt ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

pharmaceutical

A small, coated or uncoated solid dosage form similar to a tablet but shaped like a capsule.

Synonyms

medication, pill, tablet.

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Word Description / Examples
caplet

Use 'caplet' when referring to a medication that is shaped like a capsule but is solid like a tablet. It is often chosen for ease of swallowing.

  • She prefers to take her vitamins in caplet form because they are easier to swallow
tablet

Use 'tablet' to refer to medication that is compressed into a solid form, usually flat and often marked with a line to make breaking it easier.

  • The doctor prescribed a new tablet to help manage his diabetes
pill

Use 'pill' to refer to a small, round, solid form of medication. It can sometimes have a slightly informal or conversational tone.

  • She takes a small white pill every night to help her sleep
medication

Use 'medication' in a general sense when referring to any drug used to treat or prevent illness or alleviate symptoms.

  • He forgot to take his medication for high blood pressure this morning

Examples of usage

  • Caplets are often easier to swallow than traditional tablets.
  • The doctor prescribed caplets for the patient to take twice daily.

Translations

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Origin of 'caplet'

The term 'caplet' is a combination of 'capsule' and 'tablet'. Caplets were developed as a convenient alternative to traditional tablets, providing a shape that is easier to swallow while still maintaining the solid dosage form of a tablet. The use of caplets has become widespread in the pharmaceutical industry due to their practicality and patient-friendly design.


See also: cap, capable, capacity, cape, caps, capstone, recap.