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What is the main purpose of alcohol in an elixir formulation?
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?
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?
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?
Why is alcohol avoided in pediatric elixirs like Paracetamol Elixir?
What are citric acid and disodium edetate examples of in an elixir formulation?
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 definition of elixirs according to the USP?
What is the purpose of adding glycerin to elixirs?
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?
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?
What are non-medicated elixirs primarily used for?
Which type of elixirs are used against allergies according to the text?
Which type of elixirs are used against allergies according to the text?
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