Antipyretic Mixture

Question 1

What is antipyretic mixture?

Answer 1

Sodium salicylate mixture

Question 2

Official composition for antipyretic mixture?

Answer 2

For 1 dose :

1. Sodium salicylate-1gm ( principle )
2. Sodium bicarbonate-1gm ( systemic antacid)
3. Extract of glycerhiza liquid-1ml
4. Syrup simplex- 1ml ( flavouring purpose - conc sugar )
5. Aqua - upto 30 ml

Question 3

Requirement of antipyretic mixture?

Answer 3

1. Weighing balance
2. Glass rod
3. Dispensing bottle with cork
4. Measuring cylinder

Question 4

Method used in preparation of antipyretic drug?

Answer 4

Shaking method

Question 5

Calculation for 4 doses for antipyretic preparation?

Answer 5

1. Sodium salicylate : 4gm
2. Sodium bicarbonate : 4gm
3. Extract of glycerhiza liquid : 4ml
4. Syrup simplex : 4ml
5. Aqua :120ml

Question 6

Procedure for antipyretic preparation?

Answer 6

Weigh 4 gm sodium salicylate, 4 gm of sodium bicarbonate and place it in a measuring cylinder.Then 60 ml of water is added and mixed. Then 4ml of glycerhiza liquid extract and 4ml syrup simplex is added and everything is mixed with the help of glass rod. Then further water is added upto 120 ml mark. The transfer to a dispensing bottle and properly labelled.

Question 7

Direction of use of antipyretic mixture?

Answer 7

1 dose to be taken 4 times daily after meals

Question 8

Uses of antipyretic mixture?

Answer 8

1. As an antipyretic agent
2. As an analgesic in headache, body ache , muscular pain
3. Rheumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis

Question 9

Normal body temperature

Answer 9

37 C / 98.6 F

Question 10

Fever temperature

Answer 10

98.8 F