Define mixture. Describe method of dispensing mixture containing diffusible solids.

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Answer :

Definition:
Mixture is a liquid dosage form containing medicament or medicaments are
dissolved, disperse and suspended in the given vehicle.
Method of dispensing:
 Finely powder the drug in a mortar. Add any soluble drug and mix.
 Measure the ¾ th of the vehicle. Make a smooth cream by using a portion of the
vehicle and then add the remaining portion of the measured vehicle.
 Transfer the content of the mortar into a measure. Rinse the mortar with a little of
vehicle and transfer it into a measure.
 Add any liquid ingredient.
 If any foreign particle are present strain through muslin cloth
 Add more of vehicle to produce the required volume.
 Transfer the mixture to the dispensing bottle, cork, label and dispense.
 Apply the secondary label “Shake the bottle well before use”.

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