ALCOHOLIC AND HYDROALCOHOLIC SOLUTIONS

Question 1

CLEAR, SWEETENED, FLAVORED hydroalcoholic solutions intended for oral use

Answer 1

Elixirs

Question 2

Alcoholic/hydroalcoholic solutions prepared from VEGETABLE DRUGS or CHEMICAL SUBSTANCE

Answer 2

Tinctures

Question 3

Alcoholic/hydroalcoholic solutions of VOLATILE SOLVENTS

Answer 3

Spirits/Essences

Question 4

Hydroalcoholic extracts of vegetable drugs PREPARED BY PERCOLATION

Answer 4

Fluid extracts

Question 5

Alcohol content of Elixirs

Answer 5

5-40%

Question 6

Alcohol content of Tinctures

Answer 6

Varies (16-80%)

Question 7

Alcohol content of Spirits/Essences

Answer 7

> 60%

Question 8

Strength (w/v) of tinctures

Answer 8

10%

Question 9

100% tinctures

Answer 9

Fluid extracts

Question 10

Methods of preparation of tinctures

Answer 10

Percolation
Maceration
Simple Solution

Question 11

Methods of preparation of elixirs

Answer 11

Admixtures of solution
Solution w/ agitation

Question 12

Methods of preparation of spirits/essences

Answer 12

Chemical reaction
Solution w/ maceration
Simple solution
Distillation

Question 13

Two types of elixirs

Answer 13

Non-medicated
Medicated

Question 14

Medicated elixirs example

Answer 14

Antihistamine
Digoxin
Barbiturates

Question 15

Always add aqueous solution to alcoholic solution

Answer 15

Elixir