basic of pharmacy

1. INTRODUCTION TO
DIFFERENT DOSAGE
FORMS
Presented by:
Mr. Parimal Hadge
Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Science(DU)
Salod(H);Sawangi(M); Wardha:

2. Learning objectives:
The learner will be able to learn:
• Different types of dosage form
• Needs of dosage form
• Detail account on Monophasic liquid dosage form

3. Monophasic liquid dosage forms
Monophasic liquid dosage forms
for Internal Use

4. Syrup
 It is a concentrated or saturated solutions of sucrose in
purified water.
 The concentration of sucrose is 66.7% w/w & due to that it is a
viscous preparations.
 The syrup which contains medical substance called as a
medicated syrup & those containing aromatic or flavored
substance known as a flavored syrup.

5. Importance of syrup
It retards oxidation because its partly hydrolyzed into reducing
sugar.
It prevents decomposition of many vegetable substance
because its have high osmotic pressure which prevent the
growth of bacteria.
 They are palatable due sweet taste.

6. Elixirs
 It is clear, sweetened, aromatic,
hydroalcholic preparations meant for
oral use.
The medicated elixirs are generally
contained potent drug like as
antibiotics, antihistamine or sedative ,
where as non – medicated elixirs
contained flavoured.
 The composition of elixirs contained
mainly as ethyl alcohol (active
ingredients),water, glycerin or
propylene glycol, colouring agent,
flavouring agent & preservative.

7. References:
• R. M. Mehta text book for pharmaceutics I
• Lachman, A reference book for pharmaceutics
• Martin, A reference book for pharmaceutics

8. Thank you