Aromatic Waters Flashcards
Also known as “medicated waters”
A clear saturated aqueous solution of volatile oil or other aromatic or volatile substances
aromatic waters
active components
volatile/aromatic substances
vehicle/solvent components
water
clarifying/distributing agent
talc
aromatic waters’ odors and tastes should be the same as…
those of the drugs or volatile substances from which they are prepared
aromatic waters should be free from
empyreumatic [smoke-like] and other foreign odors
uses of aromatic waters
flavored vehicle
perfumed vehicle
(Methods of Preparation) The slowest, most expensive, most ancient but the most satisfactory method
by distillation
is a redistillation process
cohobation
example of aromatic waters through distillation
strong rose water
(Methods of Preparation) by direct solution and by alternate method
by solution
A method which saves time and does not need a special equipment
by direct solution
example of aromatic water by direct solution
camphor water
Solution by intervention
15:1000
Most frequently employed, easiest and fastest method of preparing aromatic waters
by alternate method
example of aromatic waters by alternate method
cinnamon water
Use of soluble concentrates
Incorporation of solubilizing agents
Use of alcoholic solutions of volatile oils
other methods
The aromatic substances may be salted out when the water is used as a vehicle
for drugs which are
electrolytes (The insoluble materials may collect on the top of the liquid, imparting a burning taste to the first dose)
prevention for salting out
replacing part of aromatic water with purified water
aromatic waters…
deteriorate with time as seen by the production of turbid solutions
where should aromatic waters be stores?
in airtight, light-resistant container and should be protected from light and excessive heat
synonyms for camphor water
Gum laurel water
Laurel camphor water
latin name for camphor water
aqua camphorae
uses for camphor water
carminative internally
antiseptic and anesthetic in eye lotion
(camphor water) active ingredient
camphor
(camphor water) solvent
purified water
method of preparation for camphor water
solution method - direct solution
storage condition for camphor water
light-resistant container and should be protected from light and excessive heat
storage condition for camphor water
light-resistant container and should be protected from light and excessive heat
