What is the difference between pills and capsules?

First of all, both tablets and capsules are solid preparations. The main difference between the two is that the form and measurement of the drug are different. Capsule drugs are generally drugs that are irritating to the esophagus or gastric mucosa, or are easily absorbed into the trachea. These drugs are packed in capsules to ensure that the properties of the drugs are not destroyed, but also improve the stability of the drugs.



Pills refer to ordinary drugs. Tablets instead of non-enteric-coated tablets. Generally, it can be swallowed directly with water. Relatively speaking, the measurement is more accurate, and the difference in the drug content of the tablet is relatively small.
The onset of action of capsules is generally faster than that of tablets.