FINAL 01 - Elixirs (Terpin Hydrate and Iso-Alcoholic Elixirs) Flashcards
A dosage form whose primary solvents are alcohol and water
Elixir
2 primary solvents of elixirs (AW)
Alcohol, Water
3 sweetening agents of elixirs (GSS)
Glycerin, Sorbitol, Syrup
Alcohol percent range for a self-preserving elixir
10-12%
Alcohol percent range that is the limit for elixirs
5-40%
2 groups of elixirs (FM)
Flavored, Medicated
__________ can be used as a substitute for glycerin and alcohol
Propylene glycol
__________ is an excellent solvent for drugs but it can accentuate the saline taste of bromides and similar salsts
Alcohol
2 methods of preparation of elixirs (AA)
Agitation w/o the aid of heat, Admixture of 2 or more liquids
Terpin hydrate elixir (Category)
Medicated elixir
Terpin hydrate elixir (3 synonyms) (ETT)
Elixir terpin hydrate, Terpinol elixir, Terpenene hydrate elixir
Terpin hydrate elixir is colorless with striations and contains __________ alcohol
43%
Terpin hydrate elixir (Use)
Expectorant
Terpin hydrate elixir (Method of preparation)
Direct method
__________ serves as a flavoring agent in Terpin hydrate elixir
Orange peel tincture