Pharmaceutical Pastes are semisolid dosage forms that contain one or more drug substances intended for topical/external application to the skin. They are generally very thick & stiff. They differ from ointments in their consistency, as they contain larger amounts of finely dispersed solids (20% to 50%)
Read MoreExcipients Excipients are additive substances (inert substances) used in tablet formulation to improve bulkiness, disintegration, dissolution rate and bioavailability of the drug. In the pharmaceutical industry it include all term which includes various sub-groups comprising diluents or fillers, binders or adhesives, disintegrants, lubricants, glidant, flavors, colors
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Pharmacology of Corticosteroids Drugs: Mineralocorticoid & Glucocorticoid: Function
Read MoreDiluents For ease of handling by the patient, A tablet should weigh at least about 50 mg. Diluents are fillers used to make up the volume of tablets if the tablet is inadequate to produce the volume. Diluents are used as disintegrants in the dispersible and
Read MoreCream: Topical Preparation Pharmaceutical preparations for the treatment of conditions such as rashes, skin irritation, stings, fungal infections, etc. are normally supplied in the form of a cream or ointment as this provides an effective means of delivering the active ingredient directly to the required area
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Problems in Sugar Coating of Tablets Common Problems that can occur during the sugar coating process and their solutions 1. Chipping of the tablet coating 2. Cracking 3. Non-drying of the coating 4. Twinning 5. Uneven colouring 6. Blooming 7. Sweating 8. Marbling 1. Chipping of
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Lepromin Test: Type of Lepromin Antigen, Lepromine Test Procedure, Use/Application of Lepromin test; Pharmacy Notes for GPAT/Drug Inspector
Read MoreReology: Physical Pharmacy, Types of Fluid flow, Newtonian Flow, Non-newtonian Flow (Plastic, pseudoplastic and Dilant flow)
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History of pharmacy profession and industry in India, Pharmacy education before independence and after the independence of India
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Official Standard/Grade for Powder: IP (Indian Pharmacopoeia): Coarse powder, Moderately coarse powder, Moderately fine powder, Fine powder, Very Fine powder
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