Sulfur Ointment
I. Category – ointment
II. Synonyms – Unguentum de Azufre, Unguentum sulfuris III. Container – 10 g ointment jar
IV. Label - red
V. Use – anti-scabies, skin diseases VI. Formula – refer to notebook VII. Procedure – notebook
VIII. Description – Yellow, sulfur-odored ointment IX. Computation – notebook
X. Remarks Cold Cream
I. Category – Cream
II. Synonyms – vanishing cream, Galen’s Cerate III. Container – 30 g cream jar
IV. Label – red
V. Use – emollient, ointment base VI. Formula – notebook
VII. Procedure – notebook
VIII. Description – white semisolid, water in oil emulsion IX. Computation – notebook
X. Remarks Cinnamon Water
I. Category – aromatic water
II. Synonyms – Cassia water, Saigon cinnamon water, Aqua cinnamoni III. Container – 30 ml narrow-mouthed amber bottle
IV. Label – white
V. Use – flavored vehicle, antiseptic, carminative VI. Formula – notes
VII. Procedure – notes
VIII. Description – a clear, colorless solution with the smell of cinnamon IX. Compputation – notes
X. Remarks – should be stored in tight, light resistant containers an should be protected from excessive heat.
Concentrated Peppermint Water I. Category – aromatic water
II. Synonyms – Aqua Mint, Aqua Menthae Piperitae III. Container
IV. Label – white
V. Use - Vehicle forinternal aqueoussol. Carminative, flavoring diluent VI. Formula
VII. Procedure
VIII. Description - A clear colorless saturated solution with a characteristic odor of peppermint. IX. Computation
X. Remarks - Full well closed containers should be stored in a cool 5 - 20°C dark dry environment away from sources of ignition.
90% ethanol – preservative Purified talc – dispersing medium Camphor Water
I. Category - medicated water II. Synonym – Aqua Camphorae III. Container
IV. Label
V. Use – vehicle, anti pruritic VI. Formula
VII. Procedure
VIII. Desc – clear colorless solution with the minty odor of camphor IX. Computation
X. Remarks
Calcium Hydroxide Solution I. Category
II. Synonym - Lime Water; Liquor Calcis, Liquor Calcii Hydroxidi, Milk of Lime III. Container IV. Label V. Use VI. Formula VII. Procedure VIII. Desc IX. Computation X. Remarks
13 Strong Iodine solution I. Category
II. Synonym – Lugol’s Solution III. Container
IV. Label
V. Use – anti infective VI. Formula
VII. Procedure VIII. Desc
IX. Computation X. Remarks
14 Magnesium Citrate Solution I. Category
II. Synonym – Lemonada Purgante III. Container
IV. Label
V. Use - Saline cathartic, laxative VI. Formula VII. Procedure VIII. Desc IX. Computation X. Remarks 15 Dakins Solution I. Category II. Synonym III. Container IV. Label V. Use VI. Formula VII. Procedure VIII. Desc IX. Computation
X. Remarks
16 Simple Syrup
I. Category – simple syrup
II. Synonym – syrupus simplex, syrupus sacchari, syrupus albus III. Container
IV. Label
V. Use – vehicle, base VI. Formula VII. Procedure VIII. Desc IX. Computation X. Remarks 17 Chocolate Syrup
I. Category – flavored syrup II. Synonym – Cocoa syrup
III. Container – 15 ml narrow-mouthed amber bottle IV. Label - white
V. Use – flavoring agent, vehicle VI. Formula
VII. Procedure
VIII. Desc – slightly viscous/think brown solution with the taste and smell of cocoa/chocolate IX. Computation
X. Remarks – an ideal syrup should have the concentrations of 85% w/v or 65% w/w for self preservation
18 Acacia Mucilage
I. Category – Mucilage / Demulcent
II. Synonym - Mucilago Acaciae; Mucilage of Gum Arabic III. Container
IV. Label
V. Use - Demulcent, suspending agent, excipient in making pills and troches,and as emulsifying agent for cod liver oil
VI. Formula VII. Procedure
IX. Computation X. Remarks
19 Terpin Hydrate Elixir (oral soln) I. Category – medicated elixir
II. Synonym – elixir terpin hydrate, terpinol elixir III. Container
IV. Label - white V. Use - expectorant VI. Formula
VII. Procedure
VIII. Desc – colorless solution with visible striations and should contain 43% alcohol IX. Computation
X. Remarks – The method of preparation used is by direct method. Orange peel tincture as a flavoring agent, benzaldehyde as preservative, and glycerin and syrup as thickening agent and sweetening agent. Dilution with water causes precipitation of terpin hydrate thus occurrence of turbidity is observed.
20 Iso-alcoholic elixir
I. Category – non medicated elixir II. Synonym
III. Container IV. Label
V. Use – general vehicle for various medicaments that requires solvent of the different alcohol strength VI. Formula VII. Procedure VIII. Desc IX. Computation X. Remarks 21 Compound Orange Spirit
I. Category – non-medicated spirit II. Synonym – spiritus Auranti compositus III. Container
IV. Label - white
V. Use – flavoring agent VI. Formula
VII. Procedure
IX. Computation
X. Remarks – should be stored in a tight light resistant container and in a cool place.
22 Peppermint Spirit
I. Category – Medicated Spirit
II. Synonym - Essence of Peppermint, Spiritus Menthos Piperitas III. Container
IV. Label - white
V. Use - digestive aid or carminative, for nausea and vomiting VI. Formula
VII. Procedure
VIII. Desc – clear, brilliant green solution with odor and taste of peppermint IX. Computation
X. Remarks – tight light resistant container 23 Aromatic Ammonia Spirit
I. Category – Medicated spirit II. Synonym – Smelling salt III. Container
IV. Label -red
V. Use – to prevent and treat syncope or fainting VI. Formula
VII. Procedure
VIII. Desc – clear yellow solution with strong ammonia odor IX. Computation
X. Remarks – by chemical reaction; should be stored in tight light resistant container at temperature not exceeding 30 degrees Celsius.
24 Iodine Tincture
I. Category - topical tincture
II. Synonym – Tincture of Iodine, Tinctura iodi, Solutio Iodi III. Container
IV. Label
V. Use – anti infective, germicide, fungicide VI. Formula
VII. Procedure
VIII. Desc – reddish brown colored solution and will produce stain on skin IX. Computation
X. Remarks – Prepared by simple solution and should contain 49% diluted alcohol. NaI acts as solubilizing agent. This preparation should be stored In a tight container
25 Camphor Soap and Liniment
I. Category – alcoholic-based liniment
II. Synonym – Linimentum camphores el saponis, soap liniment, liquid opadel doc III. Container
IV. Label
V. Use – rubefacient, counterirritant, local anesthetic for sprains and rheumatism VI. Formula
VII. Procedure
VIII. Desc – clear colorless or yellow solution with the odor of camphor IX. Computation
X. Remarks – Prepared by agitation without the aid of heat. If soap is made from animal oils, gelatinization may occur.
26 Starch Glycerite I. Category - gel
II. Synonym – GlyceratumAmyli, starch glycerin III. Container
IV. Label
V. Use – topical vehicle, protectant VI. Formula
VII. Procedure
VIII. Desc – transluscent jelly-like mass IX. Computation
X. Remarks 27 Chalk Mixture
I. Category – Medicated Mixture II. Synonym – Mixture de Creta III. Container – 15 ml flint bottle IV. Label - white
V. Use – antacid, antidiarrheal VI. Formula
VII. Procedure
IX. Computation
X. Remarks – Method: simple hydration; Glycerin acts as viscosity/suspending agent 28 Mineral Oil Emulsion
I. Category II. Synonym III. Container IV. Label V. Use VI. Formula VII. Procedure VIII. Desc IX. Computation X. Remarks 29 Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
I. Category II. Synonym III. Container IV. Label V. Use VI. Formula VII. Procedure VIII. Desc IX. Computation X. Remarks 30 Calamine Lotion I. Category - Emulsion II. Synonym – Lotio Calamine
III. Container – 30 ml narrow mouthed amber bottle IV. Label - red
V. Use – astringent, antipruritic, topical protectant, soothing lotion for sunburn, treatment for ivy poisoning, skin protectant
VI. Formula VII. Procedure
VIII. Desc – pink liquid suspension/dispersion IX. Computation
X. Remarks – shake well label, external use only, store in tight containers. Appears to be pink in color because of the presence of FeO3. Calamine and zinc oxide acts as protectant while the
latter also gives an astringent effect. Glycerin acts as humectants while bentonite is a suspending agent. The method of preparation used are levigation and trituration.
