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Tablet

usgb/ˈtæblət/Volume
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Medical UsagePlay
The term 'tablet' is often used by healthcare professionals and in medical settings. SlidePlease take one tablet of ibuprofen every eight hours.
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Dosage PrecisionPlay
'Tablet' implies a precise dosage, unlike liquid medicines which must be measured. SlideThe prescription states two tablets daily, not a teaspoon.
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Swallow WholePlay
Tablets should typically be swallowed whole; check if they aren't meant to be chewed or dissolved. SlideSwallow the tablet with water, do not crush it.