gelcap
Slippery medicine dose
A gelcap is a medication or supplement enclosed in a soft gelatin shell, designed to be swallowed whole.
The smooth coating makes it easier to take than a bare tablet: I prefer gelcaps to regular pills.
The term combines "gel" and "capsule."
Applied surface covering
- transparentAllowing light through
- oilyCovered in grease
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
- shellHard outer covering
oval · oblong · seamless · one-piece · two-piece · hard-shell · soft-shell · colored
Medical dispensing authorization
- OTCAvailable without prescription
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
- antihistamineDrug blocking allergic response
ibuprofen · acetaminophen · sedative · allergy · decongestant · antacid · laxative
Able to be carried
- premeasuredQuantified beforehand
- compactTightly packed together
- travel-friendlySuited for journeys
- discreetCareful to avoid notice
on-the-go · ready-to-use · odorless · shelf-stable · childproof
Thousandths of grams
- strengthPower to exert force
- potencyDegree of strength
- regimenPrescribed course of treatment
- frequencyRate of recurrence
measurement · units · dose · daily · concentration · IU · mcg · administration
Essential organic nutrient
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- nutraceuticalHealth-benefit food product
- multivitaminCombined nutrient supplement
- flaxseedOil-yielding fiber crop seed
probiotics · melatonin · glucosamine · biotin · garlic · turmeric · CBD
Fraction reaching active circulation
- liquidFree-flowing substance
- fast-actingProducing rapid results
- dissolutionBreaking up completely
- digestionBodily food breakdown
gut · stomach · intestinal · time-release · uptake · solubility
coating
Applied surface covering
- transparentAllowing light through
- oilyCovered in grease
- encapsulationSurrounding on all sides
shell · oval · oblong · seamless · one-piece · two-piece · hard-shell · soft-shell · colored · glossy
prescription
Medical dispensing authorization
- OTCAvailable without prescription
- pharmaceuticalManufactured medicinal compound
- analgesicPain-relieving medication
antihistamine · ibuprofen · acetaminophen · sedative · allergy · decongestant · antacid · laxative
portable
Able to be carried
- premeasuredQuantified beforehand
- compactTightly packed together
- travel-friendlySuited for journeys
discreet · on-the-go · ready-to-use · odorless · shelf-stable · childproof
milligrams
Thousandths of grams
frequency · measurement · units · dose · daily · concentration · IU · mcg · administration
vitamin
Essential organic nutrient
- omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat
- nutraceuticalHealth-benefit food product
- multivitaminCombined nutrient supplement
flaxseed · probiotics · melatonin · glucosamine · biotin · garlic · turmeric · CBD
bioavailability
Fraction reaching active circulation
- liquidFree-flowing substance
- fast-actingProducing rapid results
- dissolutionBreaking up completely
digestion · gut · stomach · intestinal · time-release · uptake · solubility
gelcapinjection
Syringe-delivered dose
IV drip · suppository · topical cream · transdermal patch · powder