plural caplets
: a capsule-shaped medicinal tablet
Note: The name Caplets was formerly a U.S. registered trademark.
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The caplets are designed to be easily swallowed and absorbed by the body, ensuring maximum efficacy.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Aug. 2023
Due to the size and composition of the caplets, it’s advised to take them with at least eight ounces of water.
—Casey Seidan, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 27 June 2023
The caplets feature ingredients that align with vegetarian preferences, providing a versatile supplement option.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 June 2023
The only thing that helps take an edge off of my pain when walking are two Tylenol Arthritis caplets and two ibuprofen, taken together.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Mar. 2023
The general rules for Aleve dosage are: Take one tablet, caplet, gelcap or liquid gel every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2023
Each caplet is vegetarian-friendly, so even those with specific preferences can enjoy a high-quality supplement from a household name.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
Each caplet contains a potent dose of 500mg of magnesium oxide, which absorbs quickly and gets to work right away.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
If given the option, choose a tablet over a gel caplet, which is more likely to break down over time.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2020
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 28 Aug. 2023
Due to the size and composition of the caplets, it’s advised to take them with at least eight ounces of water.
—Casey Seidan, Ms, Rdn, Cdn, Health, 27 June 2023
The caplets feature ingredients that align with vegetarian preferences, providing a versatile supplement option.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 June 2023
The only thing that helps take an edge off of my pain when walking are two Tylenol Arthritis caplets and two ibuprofen, taken together.
—Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 16 Mar. 2023
The general rules for Aleve dosage are: Take one tablet, caplet, gelcap or liquid gel every 8 to 12 hours while symptoms last.
—Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2023
Each caplet is vegetarian-friendly, so even those with specific preferences can enjoy a high-quality supplement from a household name.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
Each caplet contains a potent dose of 500mg of magnesium oxide, which absorbs quickly and gets to work right away.
—Alyssa Edwards, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022
If given the option, choose a tablet over a gel caplet, which is more likely to break down over time.
—Laura Daily, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2020
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caplet
noun
cap·let
ˈka-plət 
: a capsule-shaped medicinal tablet
After Tylenol capsules were twice contaminated with cyanide, … the Johnson & Johnson pharmaceutical company phased out capsules entirely, replacing them with either capsule-shaped tablets known as caplets or gelatin-covered tablets, known as gelcaps, that look like capsules.—Malcolm Gladwell, The Washington Post
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