Soft Capsules

Products Various drugs and dietary supplements are commercially available in the form of soft capsules. Active ingredients administered with this dosage form include, for example, pain relievers (e.g., diclofenac, ibuprofen, acetaminophen), retinoids such as isotretinoin, thyroid hormones, cytostatics, ginseng, vitamins, and fatty oils such as fish oil, krill oil, linseed oil, and wheat germ oil. … Soft Capsules

Propylene Glycol

Products As a pure substance, propylene glycol is available in pharmacies and drugstores, among other places. It is contained in many medicines, medical devices and cosmetics, for example in gels, creams, preparations for inhalation, injectables and film-coated tablets. Structure and properties Propylene glycol or propane-1,2-diol (C3H8O2, Mr = 76.1 g/mol) is a racemate. It exists … Propylene Glycol

Ink for Medicines

Products Ink for medicines is available in specialized stores and it is also produced by companies themselves. Structure and properties The components of various inks include, for example (selection): Shellac, carnauba wax Dyes: iron oxides, indigocarmine, titanium dioxide. Solvent, propylene glycol Ammonium hydroxide, potassium hydroxide Fields of application For the labeling of medicines, mainly for … Ink for Medicines

Lotions

Products Lotions are commercially available as cosmetics (personal care products), medical devices, and as pharmaceuticals. Structure and properties Lotions are preparations for external application to the skin with a liquid to semi-solid consistency. They have similar properties to creams and are usually present as O/W or W/O emulsions or as suspensions. Lotions may contain active … Lotions

Diver Drop

Products Diver’s drops are usually made for customers in a pharmacy. Ingredients Various mixtures with propylene glycol, glycerol, ethanol and glacial acetic acid are commonly used. The use of boric acid and hydrogen peroxide is controversial. Two manufacturing instructions are shown below: Ethanol-glycerol ear drops: Glycerol 10.0 g Ethanol 96% ad 30.0 g Acetic acid … Diver Drop

E-Cigarettes

Products In many countries, electronic cigarettes are available, for example, at kiosks, tobacco stores, pharmacies, and on the web. The sale of nicotine-containing products has been allowed in many countries since 2018. Structure and properties E-cigarettes are electrical devices that, when drawn in the mouth, form a vapor that is inhaled. They are often designed … E-Cigarettes

White Shake Mixture

Products White shaking mixture PM (Suspensio alba cutanea aquosa PM 1593) is not registered as a finished drug. It can be prepared in pharmacies and retailers can also obtain it from specialized suppliers. Ingredients A Bentonite 2.0 B Zinc oxide 15.0 C Talk 15.0 D Propylene glycol 15.0 E Purified water 53.0 The bentonite, zinc … White Shake Mixture

Metronidazole

Products Metronidazole is commercially available in various dosage forms for systemic and topical therapy. This article refers to the film-coated tablets (Flagyl and generic). The drug has been approved in many countries since 1960. Structure and properties Metronidazole (C6H9N3O3, Mr = 171.2 g/mol) is a derivative of imidazole substituted with a nitro group, a methyl … Metronidazole

Density

Definition We know from everyday life that the same volumes of different substances do not have the same mass. A liter measure full of down is much lighter than a liter measure filled with sugar. Fresh snow is lighter than ice, and ice is slightly lighter than water, although they are all H2O. Density is … Density