February 19, 2025

Paracetamol Pediatric Elixir Pharmaceutics I Practical syllabus

Paracetamol Pediatric Elixir Pharmaceutics I Practical syllabus

Aim: Preparation and Evaluation of Paracetamol Pediatric Elixir / paracetamol elixir formulation

Glassware’s: Beaker, glass rod, glass funnel, glass bottle etc

Formula:

IngredientsQuantity givenActivity
Paracetamol24gAntipyretic
Ethanol (90%)100 mlCo solvent
Propylene glycol100 mlCo solvent
Chloroform Spirit20 mlCo solvent
Concentrated   raspberry juice25 mlFlavouring agent
Invert Syrup275 mlSweetening agent
Amaranth Solution2 mlColouring agent
Glycerineq.s to 1000mlVehicle

Procedure:

Time needed: 30 minutes

How to prepare Paracetamol Pediatric Elixir

  1. Measuring accurate quantity of cosolvents

    Measure the accurate quantity of alcohol, propylene glycol and chloroform spirit

  2. Mix all cosolvents

    Mix alcohol, propylene glycol and chloroform spirit

  3. Weigh and dissolve Paracetamol

    Paracetamol should be weighed and dissolved in a mixture of alcohol, propylene glycol and chloroform spirit.

  4. Add other excipients

    Add flavouring agents, Sweetening agents and colouring agents

  5. Make up the volume

    Makeup the volume with purified water.

Category: Antipyretic.

Dose: 5 to 10 ml

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from light

What is the function of alcohol in paracetamol elixir

Alcohol act as a cosolvent for paracetamol


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