Classification Of Pharmaceutical Liquid Dosage Form
Liquid state forms are meant for internal, parental or external use. Liquid dosage forms are pourable pharmaceutical formulations which contain a mixture of active drug components and nondrug components (excipients) dissolved or suspended in a suitable solvent or mixtures of solvents. Type of Liquid dosage Liquid dosage forms can be supplied as ready-to-use liquids or powders for reconstitution. They are administered by oral and parenteral (injectable, inhalation, ophthalmic, otic, nasal, and topical) routes. Oral liquids are non sterile, whereas fluids administered by the parenteral route are available as sterile and nonsterile formulations. Read Also: Overview Of Pharmaceutical Liquid Dosage Form Classification of Liquid Dosage Forms Liquid dosage forms are broadly classified into two groups: 1. Monophasic liquid dosage forms 2. Biphasic liquid dosage forms Monophasic Monophasic liquid dosage forms contain only one phase. Examples are; A. Liquids for internal use : drops, elixir...
