Which dosage form is oblong or oval with a smoother finish for easy swallowing?

• A. Enteric-Coated tablets
• B. Film-Coated tablets
• C. Caplets
• D. Chewable tablets

Answer: (C)

Swallowability is improved by a capsule-like shape and a smooth finish. Caplets are designed this way—an oblong, oval form with a smooth surface that slides more easily down the throat, making them easier to swallow than round tablets. Other forms have coatings for protection or taste masking (enteric-coated and film-coated tablets), or are made to be chewed (chewable tablets), so they don’t fit the description of an oblong, smooth, easy-to-swallow form. When a dosage form is described this way, caplets are the best match.