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What is the primary purpose of an elixir?
What is the primary purpose of an elixir?
- To be taken orally for medical purposes (correct)
- To be inhaled for medical purposes
- To be injected for medical purposes
- To be applied topically for medical purposes
What is the etymology of the word 'elixir'?
What is the etymology of the word 'elixir'?
- Arabic al-ʾiksīr (الإكسير) from Greek xērion (ξήριον) (correct)
- Latin al-ʾiksīr (الإكسير) from Arabic xērion (ξήριον)
- Greek al-ʾiksīr (الإكسير) from Latin xērion (ξήριον)
- Arabic xērion (ξήριον) from Latin al-ʾiksīr (الإكسير)
What are non-medicated elixirs used for?
What are non-medicated elixirs used for?
- Solvents or vehicles for the preparation of medicated elixirs (correct)
- Topical application for medicinal purposes
- Direct consumption for medicinal purposes
- Inhalation for medicinal purposes
What did elixir primarily mean for centuries?
What did elixir primarily mean for centuries?
What is the typical percentage of ethyl alcohol in non-medicated elixirs?
What is the typical percentage of ethyl alcohol in non-medicated elixirs?
What does the word 'elixir' refer to in the context of pharmaceutical preparations?
What does the word 'elixir' refer to in the context of pharmaceutical preparations?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'elixir'?
What is the etymological origin of the word 'elixir'?
What was the primary meaning of the term 'elixir' for centuries in the context of alchemy?
What was the primary meaning of the term 'elixir' for centuries in the context of alchemy?
What are the typical types of non-medicated elixirs?
What are the typical types of non-medicated elixirs?
What are non-medicated elixirs used for?
What are non-medicated elixirs used for?
Study Notes
Definition of Elixir
- An elixir is a sweet liquid used for medical purposes, taken orally to cure illnesses.
- It contains at least one active ingredient designed to be taken orally.
Etymology of the Word "Elixir"
- The word "elixir" was introduced in late Middle English.
- It came from Latin, which in turn came from Arabic "al-ʾiksīr" (الإكسير).
- The Arabic word is a derivation of Greek "xērion" (ξήριον), meaning "powder for drying wounds".
- The Greek word "xērion" comes from "ξηρός" (xēros), meaning "dry".
Historical Meaning of Elixir
- For centuries, an elixir primarily referred to an ingredient used in alchemy.
- It was believed to have the power to convert lead to gold or cure all ills and grant eternal life.
Types of Elixirs
Non-Medicated Elixirs
- Used as solvents or vehicles for preparing medicated elixirs.
- Active ingredients are dissolved in a 15-50% by volume solution of ethyl alcohol.
- Examples include:
- Aromatic elixirs (USP)
- Isoalcoholic elixirs (NF)
- Compound benzaldehyde elixirs (NF)
Medicated Elixirs
- Contain active ingredients designed to cure illnesses.
- Details of medicated elixirs are not specified.
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Test your knowledge of elixirs with this quiz! Explore the history, uses, and ingredients of these sweet medicinal liquids. Learn about the etymology of the word and its origins from Arabic and Greek.
