Meaning Of "lactab"?

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I want to know what "lactab" means? Is it a dosage form? And what is the difference between lactab and tablets?

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Its a film coated tablet. The name Lactab is proprietary to the company.

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From what I can find, that it correct. Lactab is the name of medication manufacturer, who makes various different generic products from vitamins to acid remedies.

Any medication compressed into a solid form for swallowing is considered a tablet.

What specific medication are you taking?

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Re: Verwon (# 2) Expand Referenced Message

Lactab is the form of tablet made for releasing the ingredients inside uniformly (equally) during the time of remedies.
e.g ) Clarinase lactab is uniformly released all the 12 hrs. to ensure the distribution of the remedy all the time .

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Re: Pharmacist Ahmed Moharram (# 3) Expand Referenced Message

Thanks Ahmed , but why naming "lactab" ? is it mean L ong AC ting ?

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