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Effervescent Granule Dosage Form
Definition 1
A granule composed of active and/or inert ingredient(s), and a mixture of acids and sodium bicarbonate, which release carbon dioxide when dissolved in water. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 2
A small particle or grain containing a medicinal agent in a dry mixture usually composed of sodium bicarbonate, citric acid, and tartaric acid which, when in contact with water, has the capability to release gas, resulting in effervescence. (NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
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