Disclosed herein are methods for improving user acceptance of an oral
dosage form containing an
active ingredient for use as a supplement and / or medicament by masking undesirous flavors, odors, tastes, smells, and / or
palatability associated with certain active ingredients. A user may be a human and / or animal in need of a particular
active ingredient. A preferred embodiment of the methods of the present invention may include: (1) selecting the oral
dosage form; (2) incorporating an
active ingredient into the oral
dosage form; and (3) applying at least one substance to improve user acceptance of the oral dosage form. A substance to improve user acceptance of the oral dosage form may include a fragrance, flavorant, and / or appearance modification agent. Application of a substance to improve user acceptance and the
organoleptic qualities of the oral dosage form may be accomplished by introducing the oral dosage form into a
polishing and / or tumbler apparatus, washing the dosage form, and / or applying a
coating to the oral dosage form. A preferred embodiment of the present invention improves user acceptance and the
organoleptic qualities of the oral dosage form by suppressing unpleasant odors, flavors, taste, and / or
palatability while not altering the physical parameters of the oral dosage form and being substantially more economical to produce. A preferred embodiment of the present invention may result in a substance to improve user acceptance being applied to the outer and / or inner surface of an oral dosage form.