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Which of the following is an example of a liquid dosage form with multiple phases?
Which of the following is an example of a liquid dosage form with multiple phases?
Which of the following is an example of a liquid dosage form for the ear?
Which of the following is an example of a liquid dosage form for the ear?
What type of liquid dosage form is formulated for administration on body surfaces?
What type of liquid dosage form is formulated for administration on body surfaces?
What type of liquid dosage form is prepared by dissolving one or more solutes in a solvent?
What type of liquid dosage form is prepared by dissolving one or more solutes in a solvent?
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Which of the following is an example of a polyphasic liquid dosage form?
Which of the following is an example of a polyphasic liquid dosage form?
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In an o/w emulsion, which phase is the continuous phase?
In an o/w emulsion, which phase is the continuous phase?
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What is the nature of the external phase in a w/o emulsion?
What is the nature of the external phase in a w/o emulsion?
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Which type of emulsion has small droplets of water enclosed within larger oil droplets, dispersed in water?
Which type of emulsion has small droplets of water enclosed within larger oil droplets, dispersed in water?
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What is the pharmaceutical advantage of formulating medicinal agents into emulsions for oral administration?
What is the pharmaceutical advantage of formulating medicinal agents into emulsions for oral administration?
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For which type of compounds are emulsions a beneficial means of oral administration?
For which type of compounds are emulsions a beneficial means of oral administration?
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What is an emulsion?
What is an emulsion?
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Which type of emulsion has small droplets of water enclosed within larger oil droplets, dispersed in water?
Which type of emulsion has small droplets of water enclosed within larger oil droplets, dispersed in water?
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What is the nature of the external phase in a w/o emulsion?
What is the nature of the external phase in a w/o emulsion?
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What is the pharmaceutical advantage of formulating medicinal agents into emulsions for oral administration?
What is the pharmaceutical advantage of formulating medicinal agents into emulsions for oral administration?
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Which type of liquid dosage form is prepared by dissolving one or more solutes in a solvent?
Which type of liquid dosage form is prepared by dissolving one or more solutes in a solvent?
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Study Notes
Liquid Dosage Forms
- Liquid dosage forms can be classified into monophase (single phase) and polyphasic (multiple phases) systems.
- An example of a polyphasic liquid dosage form is an emulsion, which consists of two immiscible liquids.
- Liquid dosage forms for ear administration include ear drops.
Types of Liquid Dosage Forms
- Topical liquid dosage forms are specifically formulated for application on body surfaces.
- A solution is a type of liquid dosage form created by dissolving one or more solutes in a solvent.
Emulsion Characteristics
- In an oil-in-water (o/w) emulsion, the continuous phase is the aqueous phase (water).
- In a water-in-oil (w/o) emulsion, the external phase is the oil phase.
- O/w emulsions typically have small droplets of oil dispersed within a continuous water phase.
Advantages of Emulsions
- Emulsions are beneficial for oral administration of poorly soluble compounds, improving their bioavailability.
- They allow for improved taste masking and enhanced stability of medicinal agents.
- Emulsions can provide a controlled release of pharmaceuticals, enhancing therapeutic effects.
Definition of Emulsion
- An emulsion is defined as a mixture of two immiscible liquids where one liquid is dispersed in the other in the form of droplets.
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