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A capsule has an outer casing which holds the designated substance within. A tablet has no such outer layer.

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A capsule is usually a Gelatin-based envelope containing active ingredients and buffers or fillers. A tablet is a pressed amalgam of binders, fillers, and active ingredients.

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