This book is an extension of the earlier book laboratory Manual of Pharmaceutics, published in 2006. The applications of Pharmacy knowledge are included in prescriptions, monographs, packing, dispensing, etc. Hence, preparing acceptable formulations is a science. This edition is tailored to meet the practical needs of B. Pharmacy, first-semester and 3rd year Pharm D students.

   The formulation and manufacturing aspects are described, along with the principles. This book attempts to bring all the relevant experiments at one place and maintain familiarity and readability.

   Special emphasis is maintained on the lines of expectations.
     1. Concepts and principles are applied to the pharmacy.
     2. Model calculations in processing the raw data independently.
     3. Illustrations facilitate organizing one’s laboratory work cohesively.
     4. A question bank is included for guiding the student to perform viva voce well.

PART I – PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS

1. Syrups-General Principles
     ƒ Simple Syrup IP
     ƒ Orange Syrup BP
     ƒ Ferrous Phosphate Compound Syrup IP
     ƒ Ephedrine Hydrochloride Syrup NF
     ƒ Vasaka Syrup IP
    
2. Elixirs – General Principles
     ƒ Piperazine Citrate Elixir IP
     ƒ Paracetamol Paediatric Elixir BPC
     ƒ Cascara Elixir BPC
    
3. Linctuses – General Principles
     ƒ Simple Linctus BPC
     ƒ Simple Paediatric Linctus BPC
     ƒ Terpin Hydrate Linctus IP
     ƒ Iodine Throat Paint (Mandles Paint) BPC
    
4. Solutions – General Principles
     ƒ Iodine Aqueous Solution IP (Lugol’s solution)
     ƒ Iodine Solution, Weak IP
     ƒ Iodine Solution, Strong IP
     ƒ Ammonium Acetate Solution, Strong IP
     ƒ Cresol with Soap Solution IP
    
5. Liniments – General Principles
     ƒ Camphor Liniment IP
     ƒ Turpentine Liniment IP
     ƒ Soap Liniment BPC
    
6. Suspensions – General Principles
     ƒ Magnesium Hydroxide Mixture BP
     ƒ Calamine Lotion IP
     ƒ Aluminium Hydroxide Gel USP
    
7. Semisolids – General Principles
     ƒ Sulphur Ointment BP
     ƒ Non-staining Iodine Ointment BPC
     ƒ Aceclofenac Carbopol Gel
    
8. Gargles – General principles
     ƒ Potassium Chlorate and Phenol Gargle BPC
     ƒ Phenol Gargle BPC
     ƒ Povidone-Iodine Gargle
    
9. Mouthwashes – General Principles
     ƒ Sodium Chloride Compound Mouthwash BPC
     ƒ Zinc Sulphate and Zinc Chloride Mouthwash BPC
     ƒ Chlorhexidine Mouthwash
    
10. Collodions - General Principles
     ƒ Flexible Collodion BP
     ƒ Salicylic Acid Collodion USP
    
PART II - DISPENSING OF MEDICINES

11. Emulsions – General Principles
     ƒ Cod Liver Oil Emulsion
     ƒ Castor Oil Emulsion
     ƒ Liquid Paraffin Emulsion
    
12. Powders and Granules – General Principles
     ƒ ORS Powder (WHO)
     ƒ Dusting Powder – Zinc Oxide and Salicylic Acid
     ƒ Eutectic Powder – Camphor and Menthol
     ƒ Effervescent Granules - Sodium Phosphate and Sodium Bicarbonate NF
     ƒ Explosive Powder – Potassium Chlorate and Tannic Acid
     ƒ Insufflation Powder – Menthol and Camphor
    
13. Suppositories – General Principles
     ƒ Boric acid Suppositories
     ƒ Chloral Hydrate Cocoa Butter Suppositories
     ƒ Glycero – Gelatin Suppositories BP
     ƒ Zinc Oxide Suppositories
    
14. Incompatibilities – General Principles
     ƒ Prescription Containing Physical Incompatibility
     ƒ Alkaloid Salts with Salicylates – Chemical Incompatibility
     ƒ Oxidation of Iodides with Quinine Sulphate – Chemical Incompatibility
    
APPENDICES
     ƒ Preparation of a Few Ingredients
     ƒ Definitions of Categories (Diseases and Symptoms)
     ƒ Definitions of Dosage Forms and Associated Terminology
     ƒ Formulations/Prescriptions with their Categories
     ƒ Apparatus and Glassware – Experiments
     ƒ Formulations/Prescriptions with their Doses
     ƒ Units, Abbreviations and Apparatus to Measure Substances
     ƒ Synonyms of Formulations
     ƒ Bibliography