Non Sterile Compounding

Question 1

adsorbent

Answer 1

keep powders dry

ex. magnesium oxide/carbonate, kaolin

Question 2

anti-foaming agent

Answer 2

simethicone

Question 3

antioxidants

Answer 3

ascorbic acid

Question 4

coatings

Answer 4

shellac,gelatin,gluten

Question 5

diluents (fillers)

Answer 5

adds size to small dosages

ex. wet: water/glycerin,alcohol
dry: starches, calcium salts, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol, cellulose

Question 6

disintegrant

Answer 6

alginic acid, polacrilin potassium, amberlite, callulose products, starches, nu-tab

Question 7

emollient

Answer 7

petroleum jelly

Question 8

enteric coating

Answer 8

cellulose acetate phthalate, shellac

Question 9

flavoring agent

Answer 9

sugar-free, artificial: aspartame, saccharin

glycerin, dextrose, lactose, mannitol, sorbitol, phenylalanine, stevia, xylitol

Question 10

gelling (thickening agent)

Answer 10

gelatin, bentonite, agar, alginates, gum, tragacanth, carbomer, cellulose, starches

Question 11

glidant

Answer 11

improves flow of properties of the powder mixture by reducing friction
ex. colloidal silica, magnesium stearate

Question 12

hydrophilic solvent

Answer 12

mixes easily with water

ex. PEG, alcohols

Question 13

hydrophovic solvent

Answer 13

will not mix with water

ex. oils: borage, canola, coconut
fats: omega-3, omega-6

Question 14

levigating agent

Answer 14

mineral oil, glycerin

Question 15

lubricant

Answer 15

magnesium stearate

Question 16

preservatives

Answer 16

chlorhexidine (topical) , “benz”, “cetyl”, “phenyl/ols”,”parabens”, EDTA, sodium benzoate, benzoic acid, benzalkonium chloride, thimerosal

Question 17

suppository base

Answer 17

hydrogenated vegetable oils, gelatin