Syrups

Syrups are
concentrated
solution of a
sugar mixed in
water or other
aqueous liquid.

Types of Syrups
Simple Syrup

Aromatic or
Adjuvant Syrups

Medicinal Syrups

Sugar
Improved
and
Taste is
taste modified
Water

Classification of Syrups

Medicinal
classification
Medicated Syrups - simple syrup
Non-medicated syrups - Cherry and Orange
Syrups, Cocoa Syrup, Raspberry Syrup

Classification of Syrups

Non-medicinal
classification
Sugar-based Syrup contains sucrose,
glycerin may be added
Non-sugar based Syrups artificial
sweeteners

Method of Preparation

Solution with the aid

of heat

nagmamadali method

syrup's components are not damaged or

volatilized by heat.

Solution by Agitation
without the aid of
heat
tropa

tropa chill chill

time consuming
product has maximum stability

Addition of Sucrose to a
medicated liquid or to a flavoured
liquid
source
filtrate

of medication

is the medicated liquid to which the

sucrose is added

Percolation
method

pass through a bed of crystalline sucrose

Commercially available
products

Mucosolvan
(Ambroxol)

Triocef
(Cefixime)

Amoclav
(Amoxicillin)

Ventolin
(Salbutamol)