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formulation

formulation – the physical form that makes an active drug into a medicine.

Different formulations include

  • Pills (capsules or tablets).
  • Syrups or other oral solutions.
  • Injections.
  • Powders.
  • Creams or lotions.

A co-formulation is when two active drugs are combined. For example: when two active drugs are in the same pill.