A Textbook of Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms I

ISBN 978-93-93806-27-7

Pharmaceutical dosage forms play a vital role in ensuring the safe, effective, and convenient delivery of medicines to patients. A sound understanding of dosage form design, formulation, manufacturing, quality control, packaging, and stability is fundamental for every pharmacy student and pharmaceutical professional.

Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms I has been carefully prepared in accordance with the latest B.Pharm syllabus. The book presents the subject in a clear, systematic, and student-friendly manner, covering the fundamental concepts of pre-formulation studies, drug–excipient compatibility, compressed solid dosage forms, tablet coating, powders, granules, capsules, modified-release dosage forms, and microencapsulation. The content integrates theoretical principles with practical applications to help students develop a comprehensive understanding of pharmaceutical formulation science.

Special emphasis has been placed on the use of simple language, well-structured explanations, flowcharts, tables, illustrations, and pharmaceutical examples to make learning engaging and effective. Every effort has been made to present the material in a logical sequence that supports classroom teaching, self-learning, and examination preparation.

It is hoped that this book will serve as a valuable resource for B.Pharm students, teachers, and all those interested in pharmaceutical sciences. While every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the content, constructive suggestions from readers are sincerely welcomed and will be invaluable for improving future editions.