Granules

Question 1

granules

Answer 1

prepared agglomerates of smaller particles of powder

Question 2

size and shape of granules

Answer 2

4-12 sieve
irregular or spherical shaped

Question 3

how to prepare granules?

Answer 3

wet method
dry method

Question 4

basic wet method

Answer 4

moisten the powder
pass the paste through a screen of mesh
dry the granules by air/heat on drying trays

Question 5

fluid bed method

Answer 5

place particles in conical equipment
spray liquid excipient on vigorously dispersed and suspended particles
dry

Question 6

dry granulation method

Answer 6

light compaction of powder material
compacted powder broken to granules

Question 7

dry granulation method is commonly used for materials that are

Answer 7

moisture sensitive

Question 8

administration of granules

Answer 8

measured and mixed with water
sprinkled on food
eaten plain

Question 9

effervescent granules and tablets should be

Answer 9

dissolved in water before use

Question 10

effervescent granules provide

Answer 10

pleasant vehicle for bitter/salty drugs

Question 11

effervescent granules composition

Answer 11

medicinal agent
sodium bicarbonate
citric acid and tartaric acid

Question 12

granules or coarse particles decrease the rate of

Answer 12

solution and prevent uncontrollable effervescence