Which extended release capsule contains spherical multi-colored granules?

• A. Capsule
• B. Granules
• C. Suspension
• D. Spansule

Answer: (D)

In extended-release multiparticulate formulations, a capsule can be filled with many small, spherical beads or granules that release the drug over time. When these beads are colored and packed inside a capsule, the product is described as a spansule. The multi-colored granules each act as individual release units, so the capsule delivers the medication in a controlled, multi-phase manner for a steadier drug level and reduced risk of dose dumping. The other options don’t capture this specific form: a generic capsule may not imply multicolored granules; granules by themselves aren’t necessarily inside a capsule; suspension is a liquid formulation. Thus spansule is the best descriptor.