Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms Laboratory Manual 

​Name: 1-AFIDCHAO, Nadezna Razel M.  Section:1G PH Group no.: 1   

​2 - ARGAO, Patrisha Joan  

3 - AYSON, Bea V. 

4 - BAINGAN, Francis R. 

5 - BAUTISTA, Venus Rossanda L. 

Date of Preparation: 04/08/21 

PREPARATION # 10: CONCENTRATED PEPPERMINT WATER 

I. Category:  

Medicated Aromatic Water 

II. Synonym/s:   

Aqua Menthos Piperitas, Brandy Water 

III. Description of the Final Product:   

It is a saturated solution of peppermint oil dissolved in purified water. It is clear and 

colorless, with a distinctive odor and taste of peppermint. 

IV. Use/s:   

This is a medicinal product used for the relief of mild digestive issues such as flatulence, 
dyspepsia, and stomach cramps. It is also used as a flavoring agent. 

V. Formula:   
Ingredients   Original Amount   Computed Amount 

Peppermint oil  20mL  0.6 mL 

90% Ethyl alcohol  600mL  18.0 mL 

Purified talc  50g  1.5 g 

 Purified water, qs ad  1000mL  30.0mL 
​VI. Computations:   
 
P eppermint oil = 20mL
1000mL = x
30mL x = 0.6mL  
 
90% Ethyl Alcohol = 600mL
1000mL = x
30mL x = 18.0mL  
 
50g
P urif ied T alc = 1000mL = x
30mL x = 1.5g  
 
P urif ied W ater = 1000mL
1000mL = x
30mL x = 30mL  
 
 
VII. Label:  
 
White label 
 
VIII. Container:  
 
30 mL amber bottle