Create a comparison table between syrups and suspensions

Syrups Suspensions

Description This is a drug This is a drug mixture

pharmaceutical solution whereby the drug particles
that completely dissolves do not fully dissolve into
into its solvent, with the the solvent.
distribution of drugs within
the solution being even. Suspension is a liquid
solution that may have
A solution of sucrose in some suspended particles
purified water. of drug content in the
medium. These are
viscous liquids that can
make a floppy layer on the
surface. These are not
transparent as syrups are.

Use

Taste Sweet in taste May have an unpleasant

taste

Number of phases Two phases

Need for instructions No need of shaking the Always advised to shake

regarding shaking bottle before taking the the bottle well before use
dose of the syrup because so that each portion of the
the medication is already suspended drug gets
evenly distributed due to mixed properly.
being dissolved in the
solvent.

Use for diabetic patients They are cannot be used They are used for diabetic
for diabetic patient due to patients who cannot
their high sugar content administer syrup due to the
presence of sugar.