Study Set Content:
ZnO paste with salicylic acid
Lassar’s paste
Zinc Oxide Paste
(Lassar’s Plain Zinc Paste)
Prepared by levigating and mixing 25% each of ZnO and starch with white petrolatum
Zinc Oxide Paste (Lassar’s Plain Zinc Paste)
What is the method used in preparing divided
powder?
Block and divide method
drug that neutralizes excess gastric acid
Antacid
drug that reduces itching
Antipruritic
drug that promotes defecation, usually considered stronger in action than a laxative
Cathartic
drug that suppresses pain perception without inducing unconsciousness
ANALGESIC
drug that restores normal body temperature in the presence of fever
antipyretic
drug that relieves flatulence
Carminative
used as disintegrants in the dispersible and orally disintegrating tablets
Diluent
used to make up the volume of the tablet
Fillers
breaks down solid dosage forms into solid particles so that the drugs can be readily available to dissolve in gastrointestinal fluid
Disintegrant
susbtance that enhances the flow of a granular mixture by reducing interparticle friction
glidant
reduces friction
lubricant
excipient that lowers surface tensions or interfacial tension
Surface active agent
surface-active molecule used to reduce surface tension
Wetting agent
coloring additives or coloring agent
Colorant
dressing that closes a wound and keeps it from air
occlusive
soothe and hydrate the skin, moisturizing treatments
Emollient effects
