Oral medication most often takes the form of small colorful pills. The proper quantity of a healing substance is pressed in them together with the excipients, which makes a dosage and taking of medicine easier. There are pills that should be swallowed, chewed or those which dissolve under the tongue. Pills have a wide range of applications in medicine, but those which are available without a prescription are the most common. People buy billions of painkillers, various vitamins and supplements that support the work of the body organs, regulate metabolism, improve concentration or facilitate the process of falling asleep. Pills occur in a few shapes and colors. Some time ago the pharmacists started selling capsules, in which the active substance takes the form of powder or granules surrounded by the outer gelatin covering. Excessive use of medications can be dangerous as it is ease to become addicted or create adverse reactions in result of mixing various healing substances. Pills should be kept out of the reach of children, who may confuse them with sweets.
