Among the increasing advancement in technology different novel drug delivery systems are introduced. In those fast dissolving drug delivery system has played an important role in providing the patient satisfaction and convenience. Oral route of drug administration is the most important method for systemic effect. Among the pharmaceutical dosage form, the conventional tablet seems to be most popular because of its ease of transportation and comparatively low manufacturing cost. It is generally done for the tablets which perform fast pass metabolism. These dosage forms disintegrate fast in the oral cavity and increase the bioavailability. Fast dissolving dosage forms are also called mouth dissolving dosage forms or super disintegrants. They are of tablet type and film type. It also has some important ideal characters such as easy portability, easy manufacturing, and accurate dosing. These dosage forms not only solve the purpose of oral route it also helps in disintegration of drugs in oral cavity within sixty seconds without swallowing or chewing. It can be easily taken orally without the help of water. It is helpful in providing patient compliance for people especially pediatric, disabled, patients having psychological problems and geriatric patients.
