Practice problems
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Hydrophilic ointment USP, has the following formula, calculate the quantities required to make 7 lb of hydrophilic ointment.
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For the following formula for 100 capsules, calculate the quantity of each ingredient needed to prepare 75 capsules.
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How much of each ingredient is needed to make two
35-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 3250 ml of the solution?
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Answers
The Answer to question 1 is: Methylparaben 0.79 g, Propylparaben 0.48 g, Sodium lauryl sulfate 31.78 g, Propylene glycol 381.36 g, Stearyl alcohol 794.50 g, White petrolatum 794.50, Purified water, to make 3178.00 g
The Answer to question 2 is: Ketoprofen 0.94 g, Riboflavin 7.50 g, Caffeine 2.25 g, Sodium bicarbonate 15.00 g, Silica gel 187.50 g
The Answer to question 3 is: Hydrocortisone 11.67 grams, Calamine 19.44 grams, Petroleum 38.89 grams
The Answer to question 4 is: 514.67 ml