5. Powders and granules
5. Powders and Granules
Contents Powders l. Medicated powders l. Granules
Contents I. Powders II. Medicated powders III. Granules
I Powders a dry substance composed of finely divided particles A medicated powder intended for internal (i.e. oral powder) or external (i. e, topical powder)use
I. Powders ◼ A dry substance composed of finely divided particles ◼ A medicated powder intended for internal (i.e. oral powder) or external (i.e., topical powder) use
Powders are intimate mixtures of dry, finely divided drugs and lor chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use e.g. tablets, capsules, liquid dosage forms, ointments and creams
◼ Powders are intimate mixtures of dry, finely divided drugs and /or chemicals that may be intended for internal or external use. ◼ e.g. tablets, capsules, liquid dosage forms, ointments and creams
Granules are prepared agglomerates of powdered materials, may be used per se for the medicinal value of their content or they may be used for pharmaceutical purposes, as in making tablets
Granules are prepared agglomerates of powdered materials, may be used per se for the medicinal value of their content or they may be used for pharmaceutical purposes, as in making tablets