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PREPARATIONS
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DESCRIPTION
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Haustus (Draught):
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Is a liquid preparation for administration by mouth consisting of a single dose.
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Infusions:
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Infusions are diluted solutions containing the water soluble extras of drugs. It must be freshly prepared. EG: Concentrated infusion of chiretta, Fresh infusion of ergot.
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Injections:
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Are sterile suspensions or solution prepared for potential administration. In some cases they are used through the external orifices of the body. Eg: Injection of digitalis.
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Insufflations:
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Are powders prepared for introduction into the ear, nose or throat. They are administered by means of insufflator or where intended for the nose they may be used in the same way as ordinary snuff. Eg; Adrenaline insufflation, Menthol insufflation.
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Jujubes:
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Are lozenges made of gum acacia and sugar.
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Lamella (Eye tablets):
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Are the gelatin discs softened with glycerin and impregnated with drugs acting on the eye. They ae placed under the eyelids or conjunctival sac. Eg: Lamellae of atropine, Lamella of cocaine.
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Linctus (Linctuses):
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Is a thin confection containing drugs to be licked up and slowly swallowed in small doses so as to act on the throat. Eg: Linctus of Codeine, Linctus of Squill.
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Linimenta (Liniments):
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Are solution of drugs in oily, soapy of alcoholic vehicle intended to be rubbed on intact skin with friction. Eg: Liniment of Ammonia, Liniment of Opium.
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Liquores (Liquors):
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Are solutions of medicinal agents usually of non-volatile nature in water. Eg: Solution of acriflavine, alkaline solution.
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Lotiones (Lotions):
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Are solutions or suspensions of drugs in water intended for external use to wash the affected parts. Some times they may be alcoholic solutions with or without glycerin. They are also used for aural, nasal, ophthalmic or urethral irrigation. Eg: Lotion of Tannic acid, Boric acid lotion.
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Magmae (Milks):
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Are aqueous suspensions of one or more water insoluble drugs.
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Mellita (Honey):
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Are thick liquid preparation containing medicinal agents blended with honey. Eg: Honey of borax.
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Misturae (Mixtures):
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Are liquid preparations consisting o one or more drugs dissolved or suspended in a fluid medium intended for internal use. They contain more than one dose. Eg: White mixture, Chalk mixture.
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Mollinum (Mollium):
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Are ointments prepared with mollin or super fatted soap.
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Mucilaginous (Mucilages):
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Are preparations containing gum in suspension or solution, Eg. Mucilage of gum acacia.
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