Aluminium Hydroxide Gel Pharmaceutics I Practical
Aim: Preparation and Evaluation of Aluminium Hydroxide gel
Glassware’s: Beaker, glass rod, , glass bottle etc
Formula:
| Ingredients | Qty given | Activity |
| Aluminium Hydroxide Gel | 36 g | Antacid |
| Sorbitol | 7 ml | Preservative |
| Methyl paraben | 0.20 g | Preservative |
| Propyl paraben | 0.20 g | Preservative |
| Saccharine | 0.20 g | Sweetener |
| Peppermint Oil | 0.005 ml | Flavouring agent |
| Alcohol | 1 ml | Solubilizer |
| Purified water | 100.0ml | Vehicle |
Procedure:
The parabens, saccharine, peppermint oil was dissolved in alcohol and water.
Aluminium hydroxide gel was dispersed and mixes uniformly.
Volume made up with purified water.
Theory: Antacids are alkaline bases used to neutralize excess gastric Hcl associated with gastric and peptic ulcers. This, in turn, inactivates pepsin which functions optimally at low pH.
Category: Antacid
Dose: 7.5 to 15 ml
Storage: Store in the well-closed container below 30 °c. Avoid freezing.
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