Overview, Classification Of Pharmaceutical Powder
Before we talk about pharmaceutical powder and it's classification, let us define powder. Powder is a homogenous mixture of more or less finely divided particulate material in dry form. On the other hand, pharmaceutical powders are solid dosage forms of medicament in which one or more drugs are dispensed in a finely divided state with or without excipients. They are available in crystalline or amorphous form. Although the use of powders as a solid dosage form has declined, they are the starting material in the manufacture of many dosage forms. Powders are one of the oldest dosage forms and are used both internally and externally. They impart flexibility, stability, rapid therapeutic effect and ease of administration to all categories of patients. Pharmaceutical powder However, the preparation of powders is not a suitable dosage form for unpleasant-tasting, hygroscopic and deliquescent drugs. Read Also : Everything about rectal tablet Powders are subdivided solids which are classif...
