FOOTHILLS RANCH, Calif.—ProTab Laboratories introduced Qk-MeltTech, quick-melt tablets that dissolve in the mouth in 45 seconds without water.

ProTab’s new technology offers an excellent alternative to consumers who experience difficulty swallowing traditional tablets with or without water. Dysphagia (difficulty in swallowing) affects about 35 percent of the general population; it is common among all age groups, but a higher percentage is found among older consumers.

“The availability of quick-dissolve tablets offers our customers excellent new options for their product lines and offers consumers a wonderful alternative to traditional tablets," said Randy Pollan, vice president of sales. “We want customers to know that we are truly committed to innovation and using advanced technologies in order to deliver the highest quality products available in today’s nutritional industry."