effervescent tablet

Dissolving medicinal disc

An effervescent tablet dissolves in water with visible fizzing and bubbling, releasing carbon dioxide as it breaks down.

The effervescence helps the active ingredients disperse quickly: Drop the effervescent tablet in a glass of water and wait for the fizzing to stop.

Common for antacids, vitamin supplements, and pain relievers like Alka-Seltzer.

Related

dissolve · blister pack · foil wrapper · antacid · upset stomach · elixir · citric acid · throat lozenge · carbonation · sodium bicarbonate · solubility · syrup · soluble aspirin · dietary supplement · calcium carbonate · pain reliever · vitamin C · moisture barrier

Opposites
dissolution/delivery mechanism

effervescent tabletcapsule

Enclosed dose container

gel capsule · pill · gel cap · softgel · chewable tablet

physical action/behavior

effervescent tablethard candy

Solid sugar confection

sugar cube

Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G