Suspensions in Practice: Mixtures Containing Diffusible Solids
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What is the primary function of a wetting agent in the preparation of a suspension?

  • To act as a preservative for the suspension
  • To increase the viscosity of the dispersion medium
  • To enhance the penetration of the dispersion medium into the powder (correct)
  • To provide sweetness to the suspension

What is the primary function of aluminum hydroxide in the antacid suspension?

  • To provide viscosity
  • To impart sweetness
  • To act as a preservative
  • To act as the suspensoid (suspended solid) (correct)

What is the purpose of including parabens (methylparaben and propylparaben) in the aluminum hydroxide antacid suspension?

  • To act as preservatives (correct)
  • To provide sweetness
  • To act as suspending agents
  • To increase the viscosity

Which of the following ingredients in the calcium carbonate antacid suspension acts as a source of carbon dioxide?

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What is the primary function of syrup in the calcium carbonate antacid suspension?

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What is the purpose of using chloroform water in the calcium carbonate antacid suspension?

<p>To act as a vehicle for the suspension (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following techniques is mentioned for homogenization of the aluminum hydroxide antacid suspension?

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What is the primary function of light magnesium carbonate in the calcium carbonate antacid suspension?

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Which ingredient in the aluminum hydroxide antacid suspension is responsible for providing viscosity?

<p>Sorbitol solution and syrup (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using a porcelain mortar in the preparation of the calcium carbonate antacid suspension?

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Wetting agent function

Improves the dispersion medium's penetration into the powder in a suspension.

Aluminum hydroxide role

Suspended solid (suspensoid) in antacid suspension.

Parabens' purpose

Preserve the aluminum hydroxide antacid suspension.

Sodium bicarbonate's role

Carbon dioxide source for calcium carbonate antacid suspension.

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Syrup's function

Provides sweetness to calcium carbonate antacid suspension.

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Chloroform water function

Solvent for the calcium carbonate antacid suspension.

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Homogenization method

High-shear mixing for aluminum hydroxide antacid suspension.

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Light magnesium carbonate role

Provides antacid qualities in calcium carbonate suspension.

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Viscosity provider

Sorbitol solution and syrup contribute to viscosity in aluminum hydroxide suspension.

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Porcelain mortar use

For mixing and levigating calcium carbonate and light magnesium carbonate in suspension.

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Study Notes

Mixtures Containing Diffusible Solids

  • Diffusible solids are substances that are insoluble in aqueous vehicles but can be uniformly distributed by simple shaking.
  • Examples of diffusible solids include rhubarb, light magnesium carbonate, light kaolin, and magnesium trisilicate.

Method of Preparation of Mixtures Containing Diffusible Solids

  • Dissolve soluble ingredients in about 3/4 of the vehicle volume to form a clear solution.
  • Mix insoluble powder ingredients with a viscous liquid (if any) in a clean mortar.
  • Gradually add the clear solution to the powder mixture to form a paste, then a milky suspension.
  • Transfer the mixture to a measuring cylinder, washing the mixing equipment with a portion of the vehicle.
  • Add liquid ingredients and adjust the volume with the rest of the vehicle.
  • Close the bottle and label it, including an additional label stating "Shake the bottle before use."

Notes on Preparation

  • Some dispersed phases have an affinity for the vehicle and can be easily wetted.
  • Other drugs may not be easily penetrated by the vehicle and may clump or float on top.
  • Suspending agents increase the viscosity of the liquid to hold indiffusible solids in suspension.

Suspending Agents

Compound Powder of Tragacanth B.P.

  • Consists of 15% Tragacanth, 20% Acacia, 20% Starch, and 45% Sucrose.
  • Store in airtight containers.
  • Use 2% W/V of the total mixture volume (2g per 100ml).

Mucilage of Tragacanth

  • Consists of 12.5g Tragacanth, 25ml Alcohol, and Chloroform water to 1000ml.
  • Use 25% V/V of the total mixture volume (25ml per 100ml).

Powdered Acacia

  • Use 6-10% W/V of the total mixture volume (6-10g per 100ml).

Acacia Mucilage

  • Consists of 400g Acacia and 600ml Chloroform water.
  • Use 25% V/V of the total mixture volume (25ml per 100ml).

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Learn about substances that are insoluble in aqueous vehicles but can be diffused into them through shaking. Explore examples like rhubarb, light magnesium carbonate, light kaolin, and magnesium trisilicate. Understand the method of preparation for mixtures containing diffusible solids.

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