Review on Ayush Oral Disintegrating Tablets (ODT’s)—A Novel Solid Oral Dosage Form for Pediatric and Geriatric Use

This review highlights the innovative development of orally disintegrating tablets (ODTs) derived from Siddha traditional herbal medicine dosage forms. It emphasizes the advancements and transformative approaches in Siddha medicine that enable its integration into modern ODT’s formulations, primarily aimed at improving patient compliance. The focus is particularly on pediatric and geriatric populations, addressing the unique challenges in adapting traditional formulations into contemporary dosage forms. Additionally, the incorporation of taste-masking techniques to enhance palatability for herbal drugs and enhance the patient compliance is discussed. Key aspects of preparation techniques, evaluation parameters, and strategies for ensuring the efficacy and stability of these formulations are comprehensively reviewed. This work underscores the potential of ODTs to enhance the accessibility and therapeutic acceptability of traditional herbal medicine Siddha across diverse age groups.