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Pharm 201L
Synonym/s: Emulsum Petrolati Liquidi, Mineral Oil Emulsion and Liquid Paraffin Emulsion
Uses of Preparation: As a lubricant, as a laxative, and as a base for nasal sprays
Method/s of Preparation used: Continental/ Dry Gum Method, English/ Wet Gum Method &
Bottle/ Forbes Bottle Method
Method/s of Administration: Topical Administration
Packaging material/s used in the preparation: Flint bottle
Particular Equipment (if any): Beaker, Graduated cylinder, Mortar and pestle
Ideal temperature and storage conditions: Preserve in a tight container, Keep tightly closed in a
cool dry place
Description of Finished Product: Mineral oil, tasteless, odorless (when cold), transparent,
colorless, oily liquid that is insoluble in both water and alcohol.
B. Facsimile label:
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Formula based on preparation:
Raw Materials Quantity Physical Appearance Uses
Mineral Oil 15mL Various colorless, Used to treat
odorless, light mixtures of constipation. It is
higher alkanes from a known as a lubricant
mineral source. laxative. It works by
keeping water in the
stool and intestines.
Acacia powder 3.75g White to tan solid Used as a
pharmaceutical
ingredient in
medications for
throat or stomach
inflammation and as
a film-forming agent
in peel-off skin
masks.
Simple Syrup 3mL Brownish hue, thick and Used as vehicles for
sweet liquid drugs such as
antibiotics,
Antihistaminic,
antitussives, and
vitamins.
Vanillin 1.2mL White to yellow Used in flavorings,
crystalline powder with a foods, perfumes, and
characteristic odor. pharmaceuticals
Alcohol 1.8mL Liquid colorless Used as a solvent and
preservative in
pharmaceutical
preparations.
Purified water, qs. ad 30mL White crystalline solid, Used as raw material,
almost colorless liquid ingredient, and
with a hint of a blue, solvent in the
colorless gas processing,
formulation, and
manufacture of
pharmaceutical
products, active
pharmaceutical
ingredients
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C. Calculation(s):
Solution:
500 mL / 1000 mL0 = x / 30 mL = 15mL
125 g / 1000 mL = x / 30 mL = 3.75g
100 mL / 1000 = x / 30 mL = 3mL
40 mL / 1000 = x / 30 mL = 1.2mL
60 mL / 1000 mL = x / 30 mL = 1.8mL
1000 mL / 1000 mL = x / 30 mL = 30mL
ASSIGNMENT
1. Give an example of emulsifying agent and its uses.
❖ cetaphil - used as a moisturizer to treat or prevent dry, rough, scaly, itchy skin and
minor skin irritations (e.g., diaper rash, skin burns from radiation therapy). Emollients
are substances that soften and moisturize the skin and decrease itching and flaking.
❖ triderm - used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., insect bites, poison oak/ivy,
eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash, itching of the outer female genitals, anal itching).
❖ Estrasorb - (estradiol topical emulsion) is designed to deliver estradiol to the blood
circulation following topical application of an emulsion
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❖ Diprolene - Diprolene is a prescription topical ointment that relieves itching, pain,
swelling, and redness due to allergies, skin irritation, eczema, or psoriasis.
Oral emulsion