Practice problems
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Hydrophilic ointment USP, has the following formula, calculate the quantities required to make 12.5 lb of hydrophilic ointment.
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For the following formula for 100 capsules, calculate the quantity of each ingredient needed to prepare 125 capsules.
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How much of each ingredient is needed to make eight
65-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 5000 ml of the solution?
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Answers
The Answer to question 1 is: Methylparaben 1.42 g, Propylparaben 0.85 g, Sodium lauryl sulfate 56.75 g, Propylene glycol 681.00 g, Stearyl alcohol 1418.75 g, White petrolatum 1418.75, Purified water, to make 5675.00 g
The Answer to question 2 is: Ketoprofen 1.56 g, Riboflavin 12.50 g, Caffeine 3.75 g, Sodium bicarbonate 25.00 g, Silica gel 312.50 g
The Answer to question 3 is: Hydrocortisone 86.67 grams, Calamine 144.44 grams, Petroleum 288.89 grams
The Answer to question 4 is: 791.80 ml