Formulations

Question 1

Name two types of formulations

Answer 1

[1] Topical formulations
[2] Oral liquid formulation

Question 2

What is the use of a topical formulation?

Answer 2

Topical formulations are applied to the skin—for moisturizing or vehicle for active ingredient

Question 3

What are the advantages of topical formulations?

Answer 3

[1] medication applied only where needed therefore side effects & toxicity to other organs reduced.

Question 4

What are the disadvantages of topical formulations?

Answer 4

[1] application time-consuming, [2] uncomfortable or [3] messy

Question 5

Why are oral liquid formulations used?

Answer 5

Oral liquid formulations are useful especially since young children and older adults may lack saliva or have trouble swallowing.

Question 6

What are the three types of oral liquid formulation?

Answer 6

[1] solutions (homogenous)
[2] suspensions (a disperse system)
[3] emulsions (mixture of immiscible liquids).