Practice problems
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Hydrophilic ointment USP, has the following formula, calculate the quantities required to make 6 lb of hydrophilic ointment.
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For the following formula for 100 capsules, calculate the quantity of each ingredient needed to prepare 370 capsules.
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How much of each ingredient is needed to make ten
55-g tube of the ointment?
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Based on the formula below, how many milliliters of glycerin (specific gravity 1.263) is required to make 4000 ml of the solution?
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Answers
The Answer to question 1 is: Methylparaben 0.68 g, Propylparaben 0.41 g, Sodium lauryl sulfate 27.24 g, Propylene glycol 326.88 g, Stearyl alcohol 681.00 g, White petrolatum 681.00, Purified water, to make 2724.00 g
The Answer to question 2 is: Ketoprofen 4.63 g, Riboflavin 37.00 g, Caffeine 11.10 g, Sodium bicarbonate 74.00 g, Silica gel 925.00 g
The Answer to question 3 is: Hydrocortisone 91.67 grams, Calamine 152.78 grams, Petroleum 305.56 grams
The Answer to question 4 is: 633.44 ml