It doesn't. The amount of time it takes for a tablet to dissolves depends on the tablet brand. Some brand names dissolve faster but some other tablets can dissolve faster.
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You can dissolve a large tablet by placing it in a glass of water and stirring until it is completely dissolved. Alternatively, you can crush the tablet into a fine powder and mix it with water to help it dissolve faster.
The time it takes for a pill to dissolve in water can vary depending on the size, coating, and composition of the pill. Typically, most pills will start to break down within a few minutes, but could take up to 30 minutes or longer to fully dissolve.
A Panadol tablet usually dissolves in water within about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on factors such as water temperature and agitation.
Dissolving an antacid tablet in water can have an endothermic effect, meaning it absorbs heat from the surroundings and lowers the temperature of the water. This happens because the reaction between the antacid and water requires energy to break the bonds in the tablet and dissolve it.
The time it takes to dissolve a tablet completely depends on the composition of the tablet and the temperature of the water. In general, a tablet will dissolve fastest in boiling water, followed by hot water, lukewarm water, cold water, and freezing water. Boiling water typically takes a few minutes, while cold or freezing water can take several hours or even overnight to dissolve a tablet completely.