Introduction to Pharmacy and Pharmacy Law Al Ain University

Experiment # 1 Lab

Preparation of Peppermint Water B.P. (50 mL)

Master formula
Rx
 Peppermint oil 2 mL
 Talc 15 g
 Purified water ad. 1000 mL
Calculation:
Reducing factor = 50 /1000 = 0.05
Original 2ml. 1000 mL
?? 50 mL
 Quantity of peppermint oil =2 x 0.05 = 0.1 mL
 Quantity of talc =15x0.05 = 0.75 g
Calculated Preparation:
Rx
Peppermint oil 0.1 mL
Talc 0.75 g
Water ad. 50 mL
Procedure:
 Accurately weigh 0.75g of talc and put it in dry motar.
 Add 0.1 mL of peppermint oil to the powder and triturate with the help of pestle.
 Add approximately 30 mL of distilled water and continue to triturate.
 Filter the solution using funnel and transfer it to the measuring cylinder.
 Make up the final volume to 50 mL carefully.
 Transfer it to the final container to be dispensed.

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Experiment # 1 Lab

Ingredients Formula For Amount Used

1000 mL
Peppermint oil 2 mL
Talc 15 g
Purified water up 1000 mL

Manufacturing Method All calculations must be shown

Product physical appearance:

Therapeutic use of product:

Strength / concentration:

Functions of Ingredients:

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Storage of medication:

Advice to patients (directions and warnings):