Practice problems
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Hydrophilic ointment USP, has the following formula, calculate the quantities required to make 6.5 lb of hydrophilic ointment.
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For the following formula for 100 capsules, calculate the quantity of each ingredient needed to prepare 415 capsules.
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How much of each ingredient is needed to make six
20-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 2250 ml of the solution?
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Answers
The Answer to question 1 is: Methylparaben 0.74 g, Propylparaben 0.44 g, Sodium lauryl sulfate 29.51 g, Propylene glycol 354.12 g, Stearyl alcohol 737.75 g, White petrolatum 737.75, Purified water, to make 2951.00 g
The Answer to question 2 is: Ketoprofen 5.19 g, Riboflavin 41.50 g, Caffeine 12.45 g, Sodium bicarbonate 83.00 g, Silica gel 1037.50 g
The Answer to question 3 is: Hydrocortisone 20.00 grams, Calamine 33.33 grams, Petroleum 66.67 grams
The Answer to question 4 is: 356.31 ml