Liquid Dosage Forms

Question 1

Define solutions

Answer 1

Homogenous phase, prepared by dissolving one or more solutes in a solvent

Question 2

Define syrup

Answer 2

Concentrated aqueous preparations of a sugar or sugar substitute with or without flavoring agents and medicinal substances

Question 3

Define elixir

Answer 3

Clear, sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions intended for oral use and are usually flavored to enhance their palatability

Question 4

Define tinctures

Answer 4

Alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions prepared from vegetable materials or from chemical substances

Question 5

Define suspensions

Answer 5

A dispersion system where solid particles are dispensed in the liquidphase

Question 6

Define emulsion

Answer 6

Dispersion system consisting of 2 immissible liquids, cloudy appearance, either ow or wo