Dosage forms & suspensions/ emulations Flashcards
1
Q
what are 3 types of dosage forms?
A
solid, semi-solid, liquid
2
Q
An ointment is what type of dosage form?
A
semi solid
3
Q
example of an ointment?
A
moisturisers, or eczema cream etc
4
Q
A suspension is what type of dosage form?
A
liquid
5
Q
A lotion is what type of dosage form?
A
liquid
6
Q
Types of solution
A
water-based, hydroalcoholic, Anhydrous
7
Q
Define emulsion
A
an emulsion consists of a two-phase system comprised of at least two immiscible liquids, one of which is dispersed as droplets within the other liquid, generally stabilized with one or more emulsifying agents.
8
Q
Example of a hydroalcoholic gel?
A
hand sanitiser
9
Q
Example of a hydroalcoholic solution?
A
vodka
