PHARDOSE PREPARATIONS

Sulfur Ointment I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category – ointment Synonyms – Unguentum de Azufre, Unguentum sulfuris Container – 10 g ointment jar Label - red Use – anti-scabies, skin diseases Formula – refer to notebook Procedure – notebook Description – Yellow, sulfur-odored ointment Computation – notebook Remarks

Cold Cream I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category – Cream Synonyms – vanishing cream, Galen’s Cerate Container – 30 g cream jar Label – red Use – emollient, ointment base Formula – notebook Procedure – notebook Description – white semisolid, water in oil emulsion Computation – notebook Remarks

Cinnamon Water I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category – aromatic water Synonyms – Cassia water, Saigon cinnamon water, Aqua cinnamoni Container – 30 ml narrow-mouthed amber bottle Label – white Use – flavored vehicle, antiseptic, carminative Formula – notes Procedure – notes Description – a clear, colorless solution with the smell of cinnamon Compputation – notes Remarks – should be stored in tight, light resistant containers an should be protected from excessive heat.

Concentrated Peppermint Water I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category – aromatic water Synonyms – Aqua Mint, Aqua Menthae Piperitae Container Label – white Use - Vehicle forinternal aqueoussol. Carminative, flavoring diluent Formula Procedure Description - A clear colorless saturated solution with a characteristic odor of peppermint. Computation Remarks - Full well closed containers should be stored in a cool 5 - 20°C dark dry environment away from sources of ignition. 90% ethanol – preservative Purified talc – dispersing medium

Camphor Water I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category - medicated water Synonym – Aqua Camphorae Container Label Use – vehicle, anti pruritic Formula Procedure Desc – clear colorless solution with the minty odor of camphor Computation Remarks

Calcium Hydroxide Solution I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category Synonym - Lime Water; Liquor Calcis, Liquor Calcii Hydroxidi, Milk of Lime Container Label Use Formula Procedure Desc Computation Remarks

13 Strong Iodine solution I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category Synonym – Lugol’s Solution Container Label Use – anti infective Formula Procedure Desc Computation Remarks

14 Magnesium Citrate Solution I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category Synonym – Lemonada Purgante Container Label Use - Saline cathartic, laxative Formula Procedure Desc Computation Remarks

15 Dakins Solution I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX.

Category Synonym Container Label Use Formula Procedure Desc Computation

X.

Remarks

16 Simple Syrup I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category – simple syrup Synonym – syrupus simplex, syrupus sacchari, syrupus albus Container Label Use – vehicle, base Formula Procedure Desc Computation Remarks

17 Chocolate Syrup I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category – flavored syrup Synonym – Cocoa syrup Container – 15 ml narrow-mouthed amber bottle Label - white Use – flavoring agent, vehicle Formula Procedure Desc – slightly viscous/think brown solution with the taste and smell of cocoa/chocolate Computation Remarks – an ideal syrup should have the concentrations of 85% w/v or 65% w/w for self preservation

18 Acacia Mucilage I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII.

Category – Mucilage / Demulcent Synonym - Mucilago Acaciae; Mucilage of Gum Arabic Container Label Use - Demulcent, suspending agent, excipient in making pills and troches,and as emulsifying agent for cod liver oil Formula Procedure Desc – thick, viscid, yellow solution

IX. X.

Computation Remarks

19 Terpin Hydrate Elixir (oral soln) I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category – medicated elixir Synonym – elixir terpin hydrate, terpinol elixir Container Label - white Use - expectorant Formula Procedure Desc – colorless solution with visible striations and should contain 43% alcohol Computation Remarks – The method of preparation used is by direct method. Orange peel tincture as a flavoring agent, benzaldehyde as preservative, and glycerin and syrup as thickening agent and sweetening agent. Dilution with water causes precipitation of terpin hydrate thus occurrence of turbidity is observed.

20 Iso-alcoholic elixir I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category – non medicated elixir Synonym Container Label Use – general vehicle for various medicaments that requires solvent of the different alcohol strength Formula Procedure Desc Computation Remarks

21 Compound Orange Spirit I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII.

Category – non-medicated spirit Synonym – spiritus Auranti compositus Container Label - white Use – flavoring agent Formula Procedure Desc – clear, saturated alcoholic solution with citrus odor

IX. X.

Computation Remarks – should be stored in a tight light resistant container and in a cool place.

22 Peppermint Spirit I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category – Medicated Spirit Synonym - Essence of Peppermint, Spiritus Menthos Piperitas Container Label - white Use - digestive aid or carminative, for nausea and vomiting Formula Procedure Desc – clear, brilliant green solution with odor and taste of peppermint Computation Remarks – tight light resistant container

23 Aromatic Ammonia Spirit I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category – Medicated spirit Synonym – Smelling salt Container Label -red Use – to prevent and treat syncope or fainting Formula Procedure Desc – clear yellow solution with strong ammonia odor Computation Remarks – by chemical reaction; should be stored in tight light resistant container at temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.

24 Iodine Tincture I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX.

Category - topical tincture Synonym – Tincture of Iodine, Tinctura iodi, Solutio Iodi Container Label Use – anti infective, germicide, fungicide Formula Procedure Desc – reddish brown colored solution and will produce stain on skin Computation

X.

Remarks – Prepared by simple solution and should contain 49% diluted alcohol. NaI acts as solubilizing agent. This preparation should be stored In a tight container

25 Camphor Soap and Liniment I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category – alcoholic-based liniment Synonym – Linimentum camphores el saponis, soap liniment, liquid opadel doc Container Label Use – rubefacient, counterirritant, local anesthetic for sprains and rheumatism Formula Procedure Desc – clear colorless or yellow solution with the odor of camphor Computation Remarks – Prepared by agitation without the aid of heat. If soap is made from animal oils, gelatinization may occur.

26 Starch Glycerite I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category - gel Synonym – GlyceratumAmyli, starch glycerin Container Label Use – topical vehicle, protectant Formula Procedure Desc – transluscent jelly-like mass Computation Remarks

27 Chalk Mixture I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII.

Category – Medicated Mixture Synonym – Mixture de Creta Container – 15 ml flint bottle Label - white Use – antacid, antidiarrheal Formula Procedure Desc – whitish mixture containing suspended chalk

IX. X.

Computation Remarks – Method: simple hydration; Glycerin acts as viscosity/suspending agent

28 Mineral Oil Emulsion I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category Synonym Container Label Use Formula Procedure Desc Computation Remarks

29 Aluminum Hydroxide Gel I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category Synonym Container Label Use Formula Procedure Desc Computation Remarks

30 Calamine Lotion I. II. III. IV. V. VI. VII. VIII. IX. X.

Category - Emulsion Synonym – Lotio Calamine Container – 30 ml narrow mouthed amber bottle Label - red Use – astringent, antipruritic, topical protectant, soothing lotion for sunburn, treatment for ivy poisoning, skin protectant Formula Procedure Desc – pink liquid suspension/dispersion Computation Remarks – shake well label, external use only, store in tight containers. Appears to be pink in color because of the presence of FeO3. Calamine and zinc oxide acts as protectant while the

latter also gives an astringent effect. Glycerin acts as humectants while bentonite is a suspending agent. The method of preparation used are levigation and trituration.