Understanding Suspension versus Emulsion in Pharmaceuticals

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Which type of system is a suspension?

2 phase system

What is the purpose of a suspension?

To provide stability

What are the properties of an ideal suspension?

Uniform particle size, no particle-particle interaction, no sedimentation

Which forms of suspension are ready to use?

Gel, Lotion, Magma

What is the particle size of the dispersed solid in a suspension?

Greater than 2 μm

Test your knowledge on the differences between suspension and emulsion in pharmaceutical preparations. Understand the characteristics of finely divided drug particles dispersed in a liquid vehicle and learn why the shake well label is always present.

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