Non-Sugar Based Syrups in Pharmaceutical Technology

Which type of syrup is given to patients suffering from D.M. (hyperglycemia) and patients on low caloric diets?

Non-sugar based syrup (correct)

Sorbitol syrup

Natural gum syrup

Synthetic thickening agent syrup

Why is glycerin not used in non-sugar based syrups?

It is a gluconeogenetic substance (correct)

It supports the growth of microorganisms

It does not increase viscosity and sweetness

It has laxative effects if ingested in large quantities

Why do artificial sweeteners need the addition of viscosity enhancers and preservatives?

They are not sweet enough on their own

They have a very short shelf life

They are naturally prone to microbial growth

They don't have viscosity or self-preservation (correct)

What is the chemical stability of sorbitol?

Very chemically stable Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using sorbitol syrup in pharmaceuticals?

As a vehicle or carrier for certain active pharmaceutical ingredients Signup and view all the answers

Why is glycerin not used in non-sugar based syrups?

It is a gluconeogenetic substance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for the addition of viscosity enhancers and preservatives to artificial sweeteners?

To prevent microbial growth Signup and view all the answers

Why are natural gums like acacia and tragacanth used as viscosity enhancers in syrups?

They support the growth of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the chemical stability of sorbitol?

Very chemically stable Signup and view all the answers

Why is propylene glycol not used in non-sugar based syrups?

It is a gluconeogenetic substance Signup and view all the answers

Why is glycerin not used as a preservative in non-sugar based syrups?

It is a gluconeogenetic substance Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for adding viscosity enhancers and preservatives to artificial sweeteners?

To compensate for the lack of viscosity and self-preservation in artificial sweeteners Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for using sorbitol syrup in pharmaceuticals?

To act as a vehicle for certain active pharmaceutical ingredients Signup and view all the answers

Why are natural gums like acacia and tragacanth used as viscosity enhancers in syrups?

They support the growth of microorganisms Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of ingesting large quantities of sorbitol syrup?

It has a laxative effect Signup and view all the answers

Non-Sugar Based Syrups in Pharmaceutical Technology

Questions and Answers

Which type of syrup is given to patients suffering from D.M. (hyperglycemia) and patients on low caloric diets?

Why is glycerin not used in non-sugar based syrups?

Why do artificial sweeteners need the addition of viscosity enhancers and preservatives?

What is the chemical stability of sorbitol?

What is the primary purpose of using sorbitol syrup in pharmaceuticals?

Why is glycerin not used in non-sugar based syrups?

What is the primary reason for the addition of viscosity enhancers and preservatives to artificial sweeteners?

Why are natural gums like acacia and tragacanth used as viscosity enhancers in syrups?

What is the chemical stability of sorbitol?

Why is propylene glycol not used in non-sugar based syrups?

Why is glycerin not used as a preservative in non-sugar based syrups?

What is the primary reason for adding viscosity enhancers and preservatives to artificial sweeteners?

What is the main reason for using sorbitol syrup in pharmaceuticals?

Why are natural gums like acacia and tragacanth used as viscosity enhancers in syrups?

What is the impact of ingesting large quantities of sorbitol syrup?

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