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caplet
This term describes a specific pharmaceutical form that blends the structural stability of a compressed tablet with the smooth, oval geometry of a capsule. It is designed specifically to reduce the friction and discomfort associated with swallowing large, flat-edged pills, making it a preferred choice for high-dosage medications.
In a clinical or pharmacy setting, the word is used as a precise technical descriptor to distinguish the product from traditional tablets or gelatin-based capsules. It carries a neutral, professional connotation and is almost exclusively found in medical contexts or on product packaging.
Meanings
Examples
Take one caplet every six hours with a glass of water.
These caplets are much easier to swallow than the old round tablets.
Just swallow the caplet whole and do not crush it.
The pharmacist recommended a coated caplet to reduce stomach irritation.
The pharmacist recommended a coated caplet to reduce stomach irritation.
The patient struggled to swallow the large caplet.
This medication comes in both liquid and caplet forms.
This medication comes in both liquid and caplet forms.