PHAN LAB MID 1 Flashcards
General Chapter for Uniformity of Dosage
Units
General Chapter <905>
Uniformity of dosage units can be
demonstrated by either _______ and _______
Content uniformity
Weight variation
It is the degree of uniformity in the amount of the drug substance among dosage units.
“Uniformity of dosage units”
Weight variation is applicable for the following
dosage forms:
W1
W2
W3
W4
In content uniformity, there needs to be no fewer than _______ units of the pharmaceutical product
30 Units
In solid dosage form, how many units are needed to be assayed
10 Units
In Liquid or Semi-Solid Dosage Form, How many units are needed to be assayed
10 Units
In WEIGHT VARIATION TEST, how many units are needed
not fewer than 30 units
What are the instruments used in measuring tablet thickness?
Vernier Caliper
Micrometer
What is the accepted criteria in tablet thickness?
- ± 5% (depending on size of tablet)
Part of caliper where The division marked on the vernier to obtain fine Measurements.
MAIN SCALE
Part of the caliper where Small graduated rule that slides along the ruler and is used to read very precise measurements.
VERNIER SCALE
Part of the caliper that is used for internal length measurements
INSIDE JAW
Part of the caliper where it Blocks the instrument’s movable parts
LOCK SCREW
Part of a caliper that is used to make very fine adjustment to the sliding jaw’s position/vernier scale
THUMB SCREW