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    The document describes how to make glycerinated gelatin suppositories. It provides a master formula of 70g glycerin, 20g granular gelatin, and 10g purified water, with additional medicinal substances like 1g of paracetamol added. The procedure involves weighing ingredients, dissolving or mixing in water, adding glycerin and gelatin, heating to dissolve gelatin, pouring into molds to congeal, and labeling the finished suppositories for storage.

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    The document describes how to make glycerinated gelatin suppositories. It provides a master formula of 70g glycerin, 20g granular gelatin, and 10g purified water, with additional medicinal substances like 1g of paracetamol added. The procedure involves weighing ingredients, dissolving or mixing in water, adding glycerin and gelatin, heating to dissolve gelatin, pouring into molds to congeal, and labeling the finished suppositories for storage.

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    The document describes how to make glycerinated gelatin suppositories. It provides a master formula of 70g glycerin, 20g granular gelatin, and 10g purified water, with additional medicinal substances like 1g of paracetamol added. The procedure involves weighing ingredients, dissolving or mixing in water, adding glycerin and gelatin, heating to dissolve gelatin, pouring into molds to congeal, and labeling the finished suppositories for storage.

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    ACTIVITY #8

    GLYCERINATED GELATIN SUPPOSITORIES

    Synonyms:

    FORMULA: MASTER FORMULA: WORKING FORMULA:

    Glycerin 70g

    Gelatin (granular) 20g

    Purified water q.s. 10g

    Paracetamol 1g

    Procedure:

    1. Weigh the medicinal substance into a tarred container.


    2. Add purified water to make the desired amount and dissolve or mix, depending upon
    solubility of the medicinal substances.
    3. Add glycerin and mix well.
    4. To the mixture add the gelatin. Mix carefully to avoid air incorporation.
    5. Heat on a steam bath until the gelatin dissolves.
    6. Pour the melted mixture into chilled molds and allow congealing.
    7. Place in a suitable container.
    8. Label accordingly.

    Uses:

    Guide Questions:
    1. What is the percentage of gelatin in rectal suppositories?

    2. How will glycerinated gelatin and glycerin suppositories be stored?

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