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Label should be placed properly on the container,
smoothed out by covering the label with a piece
of paper while smoothing out the wrinkles to
prevent
smudging
the label is usually placed slightly above
the center.
Bottles
it should be placed near the
top to avoid concealment and wrinkling as the tube is
rolled from the bottom during use.
COLLAPSIBLE TUBES-
which lack space for
the label, should be labeled only with the serial number of
the prescription and dispensed in a large container like a
carton and properly labeled
VERY SMALL CONTANERS
Pharmacist must be alert to provide additional
information on the label to assists the patient in
using or storing the prescription
correctly
Prescriptions, which lose potency in a short time,
should be labeled with an
expiration date
packages contain one dose or one unit of
medication
UNITDOSE
For medication order that is dispensed in
unit dose packages, the label should
identify the
products brand or genetic
name, strength, lot number, and
expiration date.
Selection of the proper package or container is
required to ensure product stability, to promote
patient compliance and to comply with legal
requirements.
PACKAGING
In filling a prescription, pharmacist may select a
container from among various shapes, sizes,
mouth opening, colors, and composition.
Selection is based primarily on the
type and
quantity of medication to be dispensed and the
method of its use.
used primarily for solid forms as
capsules and tablets.
ROUND VIALS-
used for dispensing liquids
of low viscosity.
PRESCRIPTION BOTTLED-
used for dispensing ophthalmic.
Nasal, otic (ear), or oral fluids to be administered by drop
DROPPED BOTTLES-
used for bulk powders, forge
quantifies of tablets or capsules, and viscous liquid that
cannot be poured readily from the narrow-necked
standard prescription bottles.
WIDE-MOUTH BOTTLES-
used for applying liquid
medication to a wound or skin surface.
APPLICATOR BOTTLES-
used to
dispense semisolid dosage forms, such as ointments and
creams.
OINMENT JAR AND COLLAPSIBLE TUBES-
used for powders to apply
by sprinkling
SIFTER-TOP CONTAINERS-
used for pharmaceutical
aerosol products. They are pressurized systems
dispensed by the pharmacist in the original container.
AEROSOL CONTAINERS-
used for dispensing
suppositories and powders prepared in packets.
HINGED-LID OR SLIDE BOXES-
are used most
widely because they provide maximum protection of their
contents against photochemical deterioration. In most
instances a container made of good quality amber
reduces light transmission sufficiently to protect light
sensitive pharmaceuticals.
AMBER-COLORED CONTAINERS-
