how extended release tablets/capsules differ from sustained released ones?

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how extended release tablets/capsules differ from sustained released ones?

2006-09-13 06:38:00 · 2 answers · asked by jithu 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care

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They are essentially the same thing, just different terms.

2006-09-13 06:42:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Extended release means you get the medication over a specific amount of time. It gives you a little at a time. Sometimes it is a higher dosage than regular. Never open extended release capsules and take the beeds. You could over dose.

2006-09-13 06:56:13 · answer #2 · answered by ShannaJ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋