A rapidly disintegrating tablet in the buccal cavity, comprising a drug, a treated starch having a degree of gelatinization of 30% to 60%, and a saccharide, and a process for manufacturing the same comprising the steps of mixing a drug, a treated starch having a degree of gelatinization of 30% to 60%, and a saccharide, and tabletting the mixture, are disclosed. The rapidly disintegrating tablet in the buccal cavity has a rapid disintegrability and solubility in the buccal cavity, and an appropriate hardness, without using special fillers, an apparatus, or the like.
