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Introduction to Elixirs in Pharmacy

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What is the main purpose of alcohol in an elixir formulation?

Solubilize the active ingredients and some excipients (correct)

Provide a sharpness to the taste

Aid in masking the unpleasant taste of active ingredients

Preserve the finished product

Why is it important to choose an alcoholic quantity that will dissolve completely the active ingredient(s) in an elixir?

To give a burning taste to the final product

To provide a sharpness to the taste

To prevent crystallization of sugar (correct)

To preserve the finished product

Which excipient is added to an elixir formulation to keep essential oils in solution and dissolve ingredients like tannins?

Sorbitol

Parabens

Sodium metabisulfite

Glycerol (glycerin) (correct)

Why is alcohol avoided in pediatric elixirs like Paracetamol Elixir?

To ensure safety for children Signup and view all the answers

What are citric acid and disodium edetate examples of in an elixir formulation?

Chemical stabilizers Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of elixirs according to the USP?

Clear, sweetened hydro alcoholic liquids intended for oral use Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of adding glycerin to elixirs?

To enhance the solvent properties and act as a preservative Signup and view all the answers

How does the concentration of alcohol in elixirs affect the solubility of the drug or volatile oil?

Higher alcohol concentration improves solubility Signup and view all the answers

What are non-medicated elixirs primarily used for?

As vehicles for preparing medicated elixirs Signup and view all the answers

Which type of elixirs are used against allergies according to the text?

Medicated elixirs like Chlorampheniramine maleate elixirs Signup and view all the answers

Introduction to Elixirs in Pharmacy

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Questions and Answers

What is the main purpose of alcohol in an elixir formulation?

Why is it important to choose an alcoholic quantity that will dissolve completely the active ingredient(s) in an elixir?

Which excipient is added to an elixir formulation to keep essential oils in solution and dissolve ingredients like tannins?

Why is alcohol avoided in pediatric elixirs like Paracetamol Elixir?

What are citric acid and disodium edetate examples of in an elixir formulation?

What is the definition of elixirs according to the USP?

What is the purpose of adding glycerin to elixirs?

How does the concentration of alcohol in elixirs affect the solubility of the drug or volatile oil?

What are non-medicated elixirs primarily used for?

Which type of elixirs are used against allergies according to the text?

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