Non-Aqueous Solutions Flashcards
Clear, sweetened flavored hydroalcoholic liquids intended oral use.
Elixirs
Ingredients of Elixirs
Ethanol
Water
Glycerin
Sorbitol
Propylene glycol
Flavoring Agents
Preservatives
Syrups
Alcohol content of Elixirs
5 - 40%
Self-preserving: >10%
Examples of Elixirs
Aromatic Elixir, NF - 22% alcohol
Combination of Low Alcoholic Elixir (8-10%) and High alcohol elixir (73 - 78%)
Iso-alcohol Elixir
Alcoholic solution or hydroalcoholic preparations of volatile substances prepared usually by simple solution or by admixture of the ingredients
Spirits/Essences
Alcohol content of Spirits
> 60%
Use of Spirits
Flavoring Agents
Preparation of Spirits
Simple Solution
Maceration
CHemical Reaction
Distillation
Method of Preparation of Aromatic Ammonia Spirit
Simple Solution
Method of Preparation of Peppermint Spirit and Spearmint Spirit
Maceration
Method of Preparation of Ethyl nitrite Spirit
Chemical Reaction
Method of Preparation of Brandy and Whiskey
Distillation
Brandy - Spiritus vini vitis
Whiskey - Spiritus frumenti
Locally applied solutions that precipitate proteins and cause constriction of the skin
Astringents
Astringent can be used as ____ as they reduce secretions
Astringent
Examples of Astringents
o Aluminum Acetate Topical Solution – wet dressing in contact dermatitis
o Calcium Hydroxide Topical Solution – more soluble in cold water
o Coal Tar Topical Solution – for eczema
Kill bacteria when applied to skin or mucous membrane in the proper strength
Local Anti-Infective Solutions
Local anti-infectives solutions
Povidone Iodine Topical soln
Thimerosal Topical Soln
Hydrogen peroxide
Used as an antiseptic and surgical scrub
Povidone iodine topical soln
Components of Povidone iodine topical soln
10% Iodine + Polyvinylpyrrolidone
Water soluble organic mercurual antibacterial agent
Thimerosal Topical soln
0.1% Thimerosal
3% Hydrogen peroxide
10 volume - Wound antiseptic
6% Hydrogen peroxide
20 volume - Bleaching agent