Practice problems
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Hydrophilic ointment USP, has the following formula, calculate the quantities required to make 1.5 lb of hydrophilic ointment.
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For the following formula for 100 capsules, calculate the quantity of each ingredient needed to prepare 435 capsules.
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How much of each ingredient is needed to make ten
85-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 2500 ml of the solution?
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Answers
The Answer to question 1 is: Methylparaben 0.17 g, Propylparaben 0.10 g, Sodium lauryl sulfate 6.81 g, Propylene glycol 81.72 g, Stearyl alcohol 170.25 g, White petrolatum 170.25, Purified water, to make 681.00 g
The Answer to question 2 is: Ketoprofen 5.44 g, Riboflavin 43.50 g, Caffeine 13.05 g, Sodium bicarbonate 87.00 g, Silica gel 1087.50 g
The Answer to question 3 is: Hydrocortisone 141.67 grams, Calamine 236.11 grams, Petroleum 472.22 grams
The Answer to question 4 is: 395.90 ml