According to route of administration, the other   type of dosage forms are   Rectal,Parenteral, Vaginal,Inhaled,Ophthalmic,Otic and Nasal

According to route of administration, the second type of dosage forms are Topical Dosage Forms.                                              Topical Dosage Forms  Topical Dosage forms are defined as the the medication which are meant to be applied on the surface of the body externally. Topical semi-solid dosage forms are normally presented in the form of creams, gels, ointments, or pastes. They contain one or more active ingredients dissolved or uniformly dispersed in a suitable base and any suitable excipients such as emulsifiers, viscosity-increasing agents, antimicrobial agents, antioxidants, or stabilizing agents. Preparations susceptible to the growth of microorganisms should contain a suitable antimicrobial agent in an appropriate concentration unless the preparations themselves have adequate antimicrobial properties. Assurance must be provided through product development studies that such excipients do not adversely affect either the stability of the final product or t

Dosage Form :- Dosage form is a blend of drug component with a non-drug component produced in a definite physical form,shape,size and intended to be administered by a particular route of administration.These include tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, creams etc. The Need for Dosage Forms: 1- Accurate dose. 2- Protection e.g. coated tablets, sealed ampules. 3- Protection from gastric juice. 4- Masking taste and odour. 5- Placement of drugs within body tissues. 6- Sustained release medication. 7- Controlled release medication. 8- Optimal drug action. 9- Insertion of drugs into body cavities (rectal, vaginal). 10- Use of desired vehicle for insoluble drugs.  Classification Of Dosage Form : They are classified according to:- Route of administration-  1)Oral : Oral dosage forms are  dosage forms which are meant to be taken orally.These include  Tablet, Buccal and Sublingual tablet , Effervescent tablet,Chewabl