Study Set Content:
Uses CAMPHOR LINIMENT
counterirritant ● rubefacient
Rubefacient =
Agents that induce only hyperemia
Why is camphor not dissolved in an open dish?
It will volatilize
Why is it not desirable to use a wet container when preparing liniment?
It is an oleaginous liniment ● that when exposed to wet container, they are immiscible with water and difficult to wash off
COD LIVER EMULSION Synonyms
Emulsio olei morrhuae
Uses
Supplement ● Emollient ● Cathartic
Why is water added all at once?
To solubilize the ingredients
Method
Continental
● Dry gum method
Cod liver oil
Active ingredient
Acacia
Emulsifier
Methyl salicylate
Counterirritant
Syrup
Flavoring
Purified water
Vehicle/solvent
ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE GEL Synonyms
Colloidal aluminum hydroxide ● Amphojel ● Alternagel ● Gelatum alumini hydroxidi
Uses ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE GEL
● mild astringent ● antacid ● skin protectant
Other additives
Sorbitol
● Sucrose
● Saccharin
● Peppermint oil
● Glycerin
● May contain suitable antimicrobial agents
Usual Dose Adult
500-1800 mg 3-6x a day bef. meals and at bedtime
Usual dose Children (hyperphosphatemia)
50-150mg/kg/24hr in divided doses every 4-6 hours
Phenomenon where some gels become fluid on agitation
Thixotropy
On standing, the dispersing medium is squeezed out in droplets and the gel shrinks
syneresis
