Non Aqueous Liquids Glycerites Flashcards
Solution are mixture of medicinal substances in not less than 50% by weight
Glycerites
Most are viscous while some are jelly like
Glycerites
Used to prepare aqueous and alcoholic dilutions of substances which are readily soluble in water or alcohol.
Glycerites
Protectant, emollient, pill excipient, substitute for fatty ointment
Glycerites
It’s hygroscopic and absorbs some moisture from the air so you should store it in a tightly closed container
Glycerite
Glycerol also called ___ or ____, is a simple triol compound
Glycerine or glycerin
Glycerol
Glycerin/e
Colorless, odorless, viscous liquid that is sweet-tasting and nontoxic
Glycerin
Reducing Agent
Glycerin
Should not be triturated with strong oxidizing agents like
KMnO4
Chromium trioxide (CrO3)
KClO3
Glycerin
Glycerin should not be triturated with strong oxidizing agents like:
KMnO4
Chromium trioxide
KClO3
explosion will likely occur
Glycerin produces coloration with
PST
Phenol
Salicylates
Tannins
Due to contamination with iron
This converts glycerin to an explosive nitroglycerin
Strong HNO3/ H2SO4
Soluble in water hygroscopic
Glycerin
Category of starch glycerite
Gel
Synonym of starch glycerite
Glyceratum amyli
Starch glycerin
Translucent, jelly like mass
Starch glycerite
Glyceratum amyli
Starch glycerite
This product is used as a topical vehicle and protectant
Starch glycerite
Formula of starch glycerite
Starch
Benzoic acid
Purified water
Glycerin (p=1.25)
Mixture of starch, benzoic acid and glycerin is heated in
Sandbath for 140°C to 144°C
With gentle occasional agitation until translucent jelly like mass is obtained.
Label of starch glyceride
Red label in 30 ML Amber bottle
Method of preparation used for starch glycerite
Trituration (with heat)
