1. Dr. Mohammad Javed Ansari, PhD.
COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
PHARMACEUTICS II
(PHT 312)
Dr. Mohammad Javed Ansari, PhD.
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2. objectives of the lecture
At the end of this lecture, you will be able to explain:
What are non- aqueous Solutions?
Why non- aqueous vehicle are used?
What are various types of non- aqueous Solutions?
What is difference between elixirs and Spirits?
What is difference between lotion and liniments?
What is difference between counter irritant and rubefacient?
What are advantages of non- aqueous Solutions?
What are disadvantages of non- aqueous Solutions?
How non- aqueous Solutions are prepared?

3. Rationale: Why non-aqueous vehicle??
If the drug is not completely soluble or unstable in aqueous medium it may be necessary to use an alternative non-aqueous solvent.
Internal products may contain ethanol, glycerol, propylene glycol, certain oils.
Solvents such as acetone, benzene and petroleum ether are not used for internal products.
Types of non-aqueous solutions
1. Alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions, e.g. elixirs and spirits,
2. Ethereal solutions, e.g. the collodions
3. Glycerin solutions, e.g. the glycerites,
4. Oleaginous soIutions e.g. the liniments, medicated oils, oleo-
vitamins, sprays, and toothache drops.

4. ELIXIRS
Clear, pleasantly flavored, sweetened hydro-alcoholic liquids intended for oral use.
More preferred than syrups due to the stability character.
Alcohol (10-40 % v/v) is used as a co-solvent to ensure solubility of all ingredients.
The presence of alcohol in elixirs presents a possible problem to pediatric penitents and adults who wish to avoid alcohol.
The inclusion of polyol co-solvents, e.g. propylene glycol, glycerol, enables the concentration of alcohol to be reduced.
Sweeteners, flavours and colours are added to increase the palatability and enhance the aesthetic qualities of the elixirs.
Preservatives are not required in pharmaceutical elixirs that contain greater than 12% v/v alcohol, due to the antimicrobial properties of this co-solvent.
Dexamethasone Elixir USP, Phenobarbital Elixir USP.

5. ELIXIRS: METHOD OF PREPARATION INCOMPATIBILITY OF ELIXIR
1. Simple solution with agitation
2. By the admixture of two or more liquid ingredients
Note: TINCTURES are alcoholic preparations of vegetable drugs (weaker than herbal extracts), prepared by maceration and percolation, or may be prepared by dissolving the corresponding liquid extract of chemical substances (e.g. iodine) in alcohol or hydroalcohol solvent. e.g. Belladonna tincture, Iodine tincture
INCOMPATIBILITY OF ELIXIR
Elixirs are often incompatible with aqueous solutions and hydro- alcoholic solutions with very low alcohol content.
If an aqueous solution is added to an elixir, a partial precipitation of ingredients may occur. This is due to the reduced alcoholic content of the final preparation.
Alcohol precipitates water soluble substances e.g. tragacanth, acacia,
agar and many inorganic salts from aqueous solutions.

6. SPIRITS
Alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of volatile substances. The active ingredient may be gas, liquid or solid.
Generally, the alcoholic concentration of spirits is rather high.
Spirits may be used internally for their medicinal value, by inhalation but is mostly used as flavouring agents.
Spirits should be stored in tight, light-resistant containers and in a cool place, WHY?
Spirits are preparation of high alcoholic strength and when diluted with aqueous solutions or liquids of low alcoholic content turbidity may occur, WHY?

7. SPIRITS: METHOD OF PREPARATION Solution with Maceration
Simple Solution
Majority of spirits are prepared by dissolving the solute in alcohol by agitation. Filtration is generally desirable to obtain a sparking clear product.
Example: Aromatic Spirit - 62 to 68% hydroalcoholic solution of ammonia and ammonium carbonate flavored and perfumed with lemon, lavender and myristica oil.
Solution with Maceration
Macerate the vegetable materials in a suitable solvent to remove the undesired constituents or to extract one which is desired.
Example: Peppermint Spirit (Spiritus Menthae Piperitae) – 79 to 85% hydroalcoholic solution containing 10% peppermint oil
Use: digestive aid or carminative

8. COLLODIONS
Are liquid preparations containing pyroxylin (a nitrocellulose) in a mixture of ethyl ether and ethanol.
They are applied to the skin by means of a soft brush or other suitable applicator and, when the ether and ethanol have evaporated, leave a film of pyroxylin on the surface.
Collodion, USP is a clear or slightly opalescent viscous liquid prepared by dissolving 4% W/V pyroxillin in 3:1 mixture of ether and alcohol.
Flexible Collodion, USP is prepared by adding 2% of Camphor and 3% castor oil to the Collodion.
The official medicated collodion, Salicylic Acid Collodion USP, contains 10 % w/v of Salicylic Acid in Flexible Collodion USP and is used as a keratolytic agent in the treatment of corns and warts.

9. GLYCERITES
Glycerins or glycerites are solutions or mixtures of medicinal substances in not less than 50% by weight of glycerin.
Most of the glycerins are extremely viscous.
Glycerin is a valuable pharmaceutical solvent forming permanent and concentrated solutions.
Glycerin is used as the sole solvent for the preparation of Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution USP.
As noted under Otic Solutions, glycerin alone is used to aid in the removal of cerumen.
Glycerins are hygroscopic and should be: stored in tightly closed containers.

10. Paints
Paints are liquids for application to the skin or mucous membranes.
Skin paints contain volatile solvent that evaporates quickly to leave a dry resinous film of medicament.
Throat paints are more viscous due to a high content of glycerol, designed to prolong contact of the medicament with the affected site.
LOTIONS
Lotions are liquid preparations for external application without friction.
They are either dabbed on the skin or applied on a suitable dressing and covered with a waterproof dressing to reduce evaporation.

11. LINIMENTS
Are alcoholic or oleaginous solutions or emulsions of various medicinal substances.
Alcoholic liniments are used generally for their rubefaciant and counterirritant effects. Such liniments penetrate the skin more readily than do those with an oil base.
The oily liniments are milder in their action and may function solely as protective coatings.
Liniments are intended for external application and should be so labeled.
They are applied with rubbing to the affected area, the oil or soap base providing for ease of application and massage.
Liniments should not be applied to skin that are bruised or broken.

12. Rubefacient Counterirritant
A medicine for external application that produces redness of the skin. e.g. by causing dilation of the capillaries and an increase in blood circulation.
Counterirritant
A medicine applied locally to produce superficial inflammation in order to reduce deeper inflammation.
OLEO VITAMINS
Oleo vitamins are fish liver oils diluted with edible vegetable oil or solutions of the indicated vitamins (usually vitamins A and D).
The indicated vitamins are unstable in the presence of rancid oils and, therefore, those preparations, should be stored in small, tight containers, preferably under vacuum or under an atmosphere of an inert gas, protected from light.

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