Draw a well labelled diagram of aerosol container and give its advantages and disadvantages.
Diagram of aerosol container
Advantages:
1. Medicament can be delivered directly to affected areas.
2. Absence of air prevents oxidation.
3. Hydrolysis of medicament prevented.
4. Drugs can be given oral inhalation.
5. Sterility maintained.
6. Application of medicament is easier.
7. A fine mist easily formed for inhalation.
8. Manual contact avoided.
9. Drug does not pass from GIT. Hence chances of decomposition are less.
Disadvantages:
1. Costly.
2. Sometimes propellants are toxic.
3. Cooling effect from propellant causes discomfort on injured skin.
4. Difficulties occurred during formulation when drug not soluble in propellants.