Study Set Content:
isoalcoholic elixir
Non-medicated
Color and flavor should not be in conflict with those of medicated elixir
Non-medicated
mostly are basic amines. They are rendered water-soluble by interaction with acid
Antihistamine elixirs
0.4% or 20 mg of drug per 5ml; commonly flavored with orange oil, colored red and sweetened; minimally, 14% alcohol keeps the drug dissolved
Phenobarbital elixir
uses 10% alcohol
Digoxin elixir
Other solutions in the market:
TINCTURES
Alcoholic / hydroalcoholic soln's prepared from vegetable materials or from chemical substance
TINCTURES
(blank) alcohol (preservating and solubilizing)
15% to 80%
will precipitate out its alcohol-soluble principles upon addition of water
Compound benzoin tincture
Examples of tinctures
Paregoric, USP or camphorated tincture of opium
Proper Administration and Use of Liquid Peroral Dosage Forms
Measure out the dosage in calibrated devices
Drink a glassful of water after intake
Syrups may not be suitable for diabetics
Don't give elixir to a patient taking Metronidazole and Chlorpropamide
Topical Solutions and Tinctures
Prepared by:
1) simple solution
2) chemical reaction
3) maceration
aqueous or oleaginous solutions in the form of coarse droplets or finely divided solids
Sprays
form of fine droplets
Atomizer
A nearly black viscous liquid having a characteristic naphthalene-like odor and a sharp, burning taste. It is a byproduct during the destructive distillation of bituminous coal.
a. Thimerosal
b. Coal tar
c. Chlorhexidine gluconate
d. Burow’s solution
Examples of topical solutions in the market
Aluminum acetate sol'n
Calcium hydroxide sol'n
Coal tar topical sol'n
aka Burow's solution
Aluminum acetate sol'n –
aka Limewater, liquor calcis
Calcium hydroxide sol'n
aka liquor carbonic detergens, liquor picis carbonic, LCD
Coal tar topical sol'n
local anti-eczematic
Coal tar topical sol'n
