a rapidly disintegrating , orally administered tablet or compressed dosage form , comprising ethylcellulose as a directly compressible binder which enhances tablet robustness as manifested by improved strength , lower friability , lower hygroscopicity and yet , hydrophobic nature notwithstanding , does not retard disintegration , but shortens disintegration time or is disintegration time neutral when co - formulated with disintegrants and other water - soluble excipients such as sugar alcohols .