Dentinox Colic Drops

Question 1

Identify the excipient that is the emulsifying agent, and explain how this particular emulsifying agent works?

Answer 1

Carbomer, works by swelling when in contact with water to increase the viscosity of the continuous phase and acts to keep the dispersed phase dispersed

Question 2

Identify the 2 excipients used to improve the palatability of the product. What is the specific role of each one?

Answer 2

Sucrose (sweetener), dill oil (taste??)

Question 3

Look at the ingredients, which do you think are the preservatives?

Answer 3

methyl parahydroxybenzoate E218, ethyl parahydroxybenzoate E214, and propyl parahydroxybenzoate E216

Question 4

What is the function of sodium hydroxide in the formulation, and how does it help the medicine to be tolerated by the patient?

Answer 4

It is useful in its ability to alter fats, so ??

Question 5

When making an emulsion extemporaneously for oral administration, what additional safety label must be added to the dispensed label? Also, why is it important that the patient follows this instruction?

Answer 5

SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE

For even drug distribution

Question 6

What is the composition of the continuous phase of an oil in water emulsion to be taken orally, and why should the continuous phase contain a preservative?

Answer 6

The continuous phase should have a preservative because it is water so microbes/bacteria would grow.