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1
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Define: Solution

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A liquid mixture in which the minor component (solute) is uniformly distributed through the major component (solvent)

2
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List 4 types of solution

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Syrups
Elixirs
Spirits
Aromatic water

3
Q

List 4 solvent vehicles

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Water - most widely used
Alcohol
Glycerol (glycerin)
Propylene glycol

4
Q

List 4 excipients

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Buffers
Viscosity enhancers
Preservatives
Colours

5
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What is the role of viscosity enhancers?

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Improve pouring quality

6
Q

Name an example of a preservative that can be added to a solution

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Methyl or propyl parabens

7
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List 3 advantages of solutions as an oral dosage form

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Easy to swallow
Fast therapeutic response - immediately available for absorption
Homogeneous (single phase)

8
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List 3 disadvantages of solutions as an oral dosage form

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Bulky
Micro-organism growth - preservative needed
Issues with accuracy of dose - spoon use