**3.5 Molding**

This method creates solid dispersions known as ODDTs. Molded tablets are mainly manufactured from soluble components such as xylitol, lactose, glucose, sorbitol, sucrose, and mannitol. The powder mixture is wet with a hydroalcoholic solvent before being molded into tablets at a lower pressure than traditional tablet compression. The solvent is subsequently removed by air drying. Compressed tablets are much more compact than molded tablets. Their porous nature facilitates dissolution [44]. Unfortunately, the mechanical strength of molded tablets is often low. Erosion and breaking of the molded tablets occur frequently during tablet handling and when blister pockets are opened, posing potential stability issues.
