Definitions
- Referring to a small, round, and solid medication that is swallowed whole. - Talking about a pill that contains a specific dosage of medication. - Describing a medication that is taken orally in the form of a pill.
- Referring to a small, cylindrical-shaped medication that is swallowed whole. - Talking about a medication that is enclosed in a gelatin or vegetable-based shell. - Describing a medication that is taken orally in the form of a capsule.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are forms of medication that are taken orally.
- 2Both come in small sizes that can be swallowed whole.
- 3Both can contain a specific dosage of medication.
- 4Both can be used to treat a variety of medical conditions.
- 5Both can be obtained with a prescription or over-the-counter.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Pilulas are round while capsules are cylindrical-shaped.
- 2Composition: Pilulas are solid while capsules are enclosed in a shell.
- 3Absorption: Capsules may be absorbed more quickly than pilulas due to their composition.
- 4Dosage: Capsules may allow for more precise dosing than pilulas due to their ability to be filled with different amounts of medication.
- 5Availability: Pilulas are more commonly used in Europe and Latin America, while capsules are more common in North America.
Remember this!
Pilula and capsule are both forms of medication that are taken orally. However, the difference between pilula and capsule is their shape and composition. A pilula is a small, round, and solid medication that is swallowed whole, while a capsule is a small, cylindrical-shaped medication that is enclosed in a gelatin or vegetable-based shell. Capsules may be absorbed more quickly and allow for more precise dosing than pilulas. Pilulas are more commonly used in Europe and Latin America, while capsules are more common in North America.
