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331 Semisolids

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1. To differentiate different semisolid dosage forms 2. To understand different applications of semisolids for topical use. 3. To be able to identify appropriate semisolid bases to be used in different situations 4. To be able to identify the appropriate compounding methods for semisolid dosage forms.
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Question 1

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Semisolids include [blank_start]pastes[blank_end], [blank_start]ointments[blank_end], and [blank_start]creams[blank_end]
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  • pastes
  • ointments
  • creams

Question 2

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Semisolids: A system that is not [blank_start]pourable[blank_end] and does not [blank_start]flow[blank_end] under low shear stress at [blank_start]room temperature[blank_end]
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  • pourable
  • flow
  • room temperature

Question 3

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Semisolid dosage forms include ointments, creams, pastes, [blank_start]gels[blank_end], and [blank_start]collodions[blank_end].
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  • gels
  • collodions

Question 4

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Semisolid dosage forms can have topical, [blank_start]ocular[blank_end], [blank_start]nasal[blank_end], [blank_start]vaginal[blank_end], and [blank_start]rectal[blank_end] applications
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  • ocular
  • nasal
  • vaginal
  • rectal

Question 5

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Ointment: Semisolid preparations, incorporated into a specific [blank_start]hydrocarbon base[blank_end], intended for external application to the skin or mucous membranes. They usually contain < [blank_start]20[blank_end] % water and > [blank_start]50[blank_end] % hydrocarbons
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  • hydrocarbon base
  • 20
  • 50

Question 6

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Creams: Semisolid dosage forms that possess a relatively [blank_start]fluid[blank_end] consistency formulated as either water‐in‐oil or oil‐in‐water emulsions. Creams usually contain > [blank_start]20[blank_end] % water and volatiles and < [blank_start]50[blank_end] % hydrocarbons, [blank_start]waxes[blank_end] or [blank_start]polyols[blank_end] as the vehicle.
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  • fluid
  • 20
  • 50
  • waxes
  • polyols

Question 7

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Gels: Semisolid systems consisting of either suspensions made up of small inorganic particles (e.g. [blank_start]Aluminum Hydroxide Gel[blank_end]) or large organic molecules (e.g. [blank_start]Carbomer[blank_end] or natural gums like Tragacanth) interpenetrated by a liquid.
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  • Aluminum Hydroxide Gel
  • Carbomer

Question 8

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Pastes: A semisolid dosage form containing a large proportion ([blank_start]20[blank_end]‐50 %) of solids [blank_start]finely[blank_end] dispersed in a [blank_start]fatty vehicle[blank_end].
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  • 20
  • finely
  • fatty vehicle

Question 9

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Collodions: A thick solution composed of [blank_start]pyroxylin[blank_end] dissolved in a mixture of [blank_start]alcohol[blank_end] and [blank_start]ether[blank_end].
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  • pyroxylin
  • alcohol
  • ether

Question 10

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[blank_start]Emollient[blank_end]: An agent that softens the skin or soothes irritation in skin or mucous membranes.
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  • Emollient

Question 11

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[blank_start]Protective[blank_end]: A substance that protects injured or exposed skin surfaces from harmful or annoying stimuli allowing rejuvenation of the skin.
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  • Protective

Question 12

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[blank_start]Occlusive[blank_end]: Retention of water in the skin by forming a hydrophobic a barrier that prevents moisture evaporation.
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  • Occlusive

Question 13

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[blank_start]Humectant[blank_end]: A substance that causes water to be retained because of its hygroscopic properties.
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  • Humectant

Question 14

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Desired properties for semisolid bases include chemical and physical [blank_start]stability[blank_end], nonreactive and [blank_start]compatibility[blank_end], free of objectionable [blank_start]odor[blank_end], nontoxic, nonsensitizing, and nonirritating, and aesthetically appealing.
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  • stability
  • compatibility
  • odor

Question 15

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According to the USP, there are 4 general classes of bases: - [blank_start]Hydrocarbon[blank_end] - [blank_start]Absorption[blank_end] (anhydrous, w/o) - [blank_start]Water removable[blank_end] (o/w) - [blank_start]Water soluble[blank_end]
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  • Hydrocarbon
  • Absorption
  • Water removable
  • Water soluble

Question 16

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[blank_start]Anhydrous absorption bases[blank_end]: Hydrocarbon bases that contain emulsifier(s) that form water‐in‐oil emulsions when water or an aqueous solution is added. Absorbs the highest amount of water.
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  • Anhydrous absorption bases

Question 17

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[blank_start]W/O emulsions[blank_end]: Contain water (amount depends on the base). Add something with high HLP value.
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  • W/O emulsions

Question 18

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[blank_start]Levigation[blank_end]: The process of reducing particle size of a solid by triturating or spatulating with a small amount of a viscous liquid or melted base in which the solid is not soluble.
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  • Levigation

Question 19

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Levigating agents that are somewhat viscous liquids with low surface tension that don't contain water include [blank_start]glycerin[blank_end], [blank_start]propylene glycol[blank_end], and [blank_start]mineral oil[blank_end].
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  • glycerin
  • propylene glycol
  • mineral oil

Question 20

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General rule for choosing a levigating agent: Choose something that is chemically similar to the base. - [blank_start]Mineral oil[blank_end] for oily bases - [blank_start]Glycerin[blank_end] for water-removable bases
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  • Glycerin
  • Mineral oil

Question 21

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Some active ingredients require special levigating agent: - [blank_start]Tween80[blank_end] for Coal Tar - [blank_start]Castor Oil[blank_end] for Balsam of Peru - [blank_start]Glycerin[blank_end] or Fixed Oils for Ichthammol
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  • Tween 80
  • Castor Oil
  • Glycerin

Question 22

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Some ingredients that have compatibility problems: - Tween 80 is not compatible with [blank_start]w/o emulsion[blank_end] bases - Castor Oil is not compatible with significant amounts of [blank_start]Mineral Oil[blank_end]
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  • w/o emulsion
  • Mineral Oil

Question 23

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Which of the following are water miscible solvents?
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  • Isopropyl alcohol
  • Glycerin
  • Propylene glycol
  • PEG400
  • Mineral oil
  • Fixed oils

Question 24

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Hydrocarbon bases are miscible with most oils but reduces the [blank_start]viscosity[blank_end].
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  • viscosity

Question 25

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[blank_start]Anhydrous absorption bases[blank_end]: - Large amounts of water, and lesser amount of alcohol (dissolves the emulsifier) - Miscible with most oils, but reduces the viscosity
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  • Anhydrous absorption bases

Question 26

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[blank_start]W/O emulsion[blank_end] bases: - Variable amounts of water and alcoholic solutions - Easily accept most oils, but viscosity may decrease
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  • W/O emulsion

Question 27

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[blank_start]Water removable[blank_end] bases: - Limited amounts of water or alcohol, eventually thin out to a lotion - Some amounts of oil, larger amounts by adding polysorbate 80
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  • Water removable

Question 28

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[blank_start]Water soluble[blank_end] bases: - Very limited amount of water or alcohol without loss of viscosity - Some oil, with prior levigation with glycerin or propylene glycol
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  • Water soluble

Question 29

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[blank_start]Pulverization[blank_end] by [blank_start]intervention[blank_end]: The material is dissolved in a solvent, The solvent is allowed to evaporate to produce a thin film Other ingredients are spread on top of this thin film
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  • Pulverization
  • intervention

Question 30

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[blank_start]Fusion method[blank_end]: All or some chemicals in the ointment are combined by being melted together and cooled.
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  • Fusion method

Question 31

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For pastes, we don't use a [blank_start]levigating agent[blank_end], we use a part of the base.
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  • levigating agent

Question 32

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The issue with pastes and their physical stability is that it could result in [blank_start]phase separation[blank_end]
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  • phase separation

Question 33

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[blank_start]Microbial content[blank_end] - Are not required to be sterile (except ophthalmic preparations), but there is a microbial count limit
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  • Microbial content

Question 34

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To minimize number of micro-organisms: - Environmental control - [blank_start]Adding preservatives[blank_end] - [blank_start]GMP[blank_end] - Finished product control
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  • Adding preservatives
  • GMP

Question 35

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Special pharmacopeial standards: - [blank_start]Viscosity[blank_end] - In-vitro release - [blank_start]Content uniformity[blank_end]
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  • Viscosity
  • Content uniformity

Question 36

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[blank_start]Minimum Fill[blank_end]: Determination of net weight or volume
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  • Minimum Fill

Question 37

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[blank_start]Packaging[blank_end]: In largemouth jars or metal or plastic tubes
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  • Packaging

Question 38

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[blank_start]Storage[blank_end]: Well closed container and cool place. - Keeps base intact
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  • Storage
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