Disperse System Flashcards
Preparations made up of finely divided solids (suspensoids) distributed uniformly in a liquid vehicle
Suspensions
Size of Suspensoids
> 0.5mcm
Reasons for Formulation of Suspension
Suitable for insoluble solute
Suitable for unstable solute
Mask unpeasant tasting drugs
Properties of Good Suspension
a. Particle size of the suspension should remain fairly constant throughout long periods of undisturbed standing
b. Dispersed particles of the suspension should settle slowly & should be readily redispersed upon gentle shaking of the container
c. The suspension should pour readily & evenly from its container
Types of Suspensions
Gels
Lotions
Emulsions
Semi solid system consisting of suspensions made up of either small inorganic particles or larg organic particles
Gels/Jellies
Types of Gels
Single Phase
Two Phase (Magma/Milk)
Gels in which macromolecules are uniformly distributed throughout a liquid with no apparent boundaries between the dispersed macromolecules and liquid
Single Phase
Single phase Gels are more frequently used in pharmaceutical because
Semisolid State
High degree of clarity
Ease of application and removal
Gel mass consisting of floccules of small distinct particles
Twi Phase / Magma / Milk
Examples of Two Phase Gels
Bentonite Magma - Suspending Agent
Milk of Magnesia - Antacid
A reversible sol-gel/gel-sol formation w/ no charge in volume or temperature,
Thixotropy
Gel takes up the liquid but there is no increase in volume
Imbibition
Gel takes up the liquid but there is increase in volume
Swelling
Gel shrinking
Syneresis
Liquid is removed and only frameworks remain.
Xerogel
Suspension of solids in an aqeuous medium containing one or more active ingredient
For external use
Lotion