Pharmacy: Aromatic Waters

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Questions and Answers

What is the primary characteristic of aromatic waters according to the USP?

They are clear, saturated aqueous solutions of volatile oils (correct)
They have a strong odor and taste
They are potent therapeutic agents
They are used as a substitute for volatile oils

What is the main reason aromatic waters have weak therapeutic activity?

They are not potent enough
They are used in small amounts
They have a very small amount of active ingredient (correct)
They are not used as a therapeutic agent

What is one of the uses of aromatic waters?

As a flavor enhancer
As a substitute for perfumes
To mask the undesirable taste or odor of some pharmaceutical preparations (correct)
As a therapeutic agent

Which of the following aromatic waters is used as a carminative?

<p>Peppermint water (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of aromatic waters as a vehicle?

<p>To mask the undesirable taste or odor of a preparation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Aromatic Waters

Defined as clear, saturated aqueous solutions of volatile oils or other volatile or aromatic substances
Possess an odor and taste similar to the plant or volatile substance from which they are prepared
Used as flavored or perfumed vehicles

Characteristics

Have weak therapeutic activity due to the small amount of active ingredient
Used to mask the undesirable taste or odor of some pharmaceutical preparations

Specific Uses

Peppermint water is used as a carminative
Chloroform water is used as an expectorant
Rose water is used as a perfume

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Aromatic waters are clear, saturated aqueous solutions of volatile oils or other substances. They possess odors and tastes similar to the plant or substance from which they are prepared. They are used as flavored or perfumed vehicles in pharmaceutical preparations.