Dosage Forms Flashcards
A preparation of dry aggregates of powder particles that may contain one or more active ingredients with or without other ingredients
Granules
Intimate dry mixture of finely divided substance or chemicals intended for internal or external use
Powders
A solid dosage form containing medicinal substance(s) with or without diluents
Tablet
A solid dosage form in which the drug is enclosed within a hard or soft container or shell
Capsule
A solid preparation that is intended to dissolve or disintegrate slowly in the mouth
Lozanges
A solid body intended to be inserted into the body orifice. ( Vagina, Rectum, Urethra)
Suppository
A liquid preparation that contains one or more dissolved chemical substance in a suitable solvent or mixture of miscible solvents; may be oral, topical, otic or ophthalmic
Solutions
A liquid preparation containing a high concentration of sucrose or other sugar
Syrup
A clear, pleasantly flavored, sweetened hydro-alcoholic liquid containing dissolved active ingredient intended for oral use
Elixir
A liquid preparation that consist of solid particles dispersed throughout a liquid phase in which the particles are not soluble, may be oral, topical, otic or ophthalmic
Suspension
A two phase system in which one liquid is dispersed throughout another liquid in the form of small droplets
Emulsion
An alcoholic or oleaginous solution or emulsion applied by rubbing on the skin, for treating pain and stiffness of underlying musculature
Liniment
A solution or suspension of one or more drug substance administered by the nasal or oral respiratory route for local or systemic effect
Inhalation
A preparation intended for parenteral administration for constituting or diluting a parenteral article prior to administration
Injection
A semi-solid drug containing one or more drug substance dissolved or dispersed in a suitable base
Creams
