Study Set Content:
3
0.30
4
0.21
5
0.13
Why must the capsule be sealed?
To avoid tampering incident
Why must capsules be cleaned and polished?
To avoid small amounts of powder to adhere to the outside of the capsules which may give a bitter or unpalatable taste.
What are the different excipients added to the active ingredients in preparing capsules?
Diluent/Filler
Disintegrant
Lubricant/Glidant
Colorant
Surface Active Agent
Wetting Agent
Capsule Opaquant
Increases the size of the dosage form
Diluent/Filler
Ensures the rapid breakdown into primary particles, facilitating the dissolution or release of active ingredients
Disintegrant
(blank) reduces the friction, while the (blank) promotes the flowability of a powder
Lubricant/Glidant
Used for making products appealing and attractive.
Colorant
a substance which lowers the surface tension of the medium in which it is dissolved
Surface Active Agent
Used to enhance the dissolution of solid particles.
Wetting Agent
Used to render a coating opaque.
Capsule Opaquant
PEPPERMINT TROCHES
Synonym
• Eucalyptus
• Menthol
PEPPERMINT TROCHES
Uses
Carminative
These are discoid-shaped solids containing the medicinal agent in a suitable flavored base
Troches
differ in method of preparation.
Pastilles and lozenges
PEPPERMINT TROCHES
How to administer?
Troches are placed in the mouth where they slowly dissolve, liberating the active ingredient
semisolid preparations intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes that soften or melt at body temperature. They should spread easily and be non-gritty.
Ointments
used as vehicles for medicated ointments.
Ointment bases
