Definitions
- Used in the medical field to refer to a small, sealed glass container that holds a single dose of medication. - Often used for injectable medications or vaccines. - May also be used in chemistry or laboratory settings to hold and dispense small amounts of liquid.
- Also used in the medical field to refer to a small, sealed glass container that holds a single or multiple doses of medication. - May be used for injectable medications, oral medications, or topical solutions. - May also be used in chemistry or laboratory settings to hold and dispense small amounts of liquid.
List of Similarities
- 1Both ampule and vial are small, sealed glass containers used to hold and dispense liquid.
- 2Both can be used in the medical field to hold medications or vaccines.
- 3Both can be used in laboratory or chemistry settings to hold and dispense small amounts of liquid.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Ampules are typically long and narrow, while vials are shorter and wider.
- 2Opening: Ampules must be broken open to access the liquid inside, while vials have a rubber stopper or plastic cap that can be removed.
- 3Capacity: Ampules usually hold a single dose of medication, while vials can hold one or more doses depending on their size.
- 4Usage: Ampules are often used for injectable medications, while vials can be used for injectable, oral, or topical medications.
- 5Disposal: Ampules are considered sharps and require special disposal procedures, while vials can be disposed of as regular waste.
Remember this!
Ampule and vial are both small, sealed glass containers used to hold and dispense liquid in medical and laboratory settings. However, ampules are typically long and narrow, hold a single dose of medication, and must be broken open to access the liquid inside. Vials, on the other hand, are shorter and wider, can hold one or more doses, and have a removable stopper or cap.
