Practice problems
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Hydrophilic ointment USP, has the following formula, calculate the quantities required to make 15 lb of hydrophilic ointment.
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For the following formula for 100 capsules, calculate the quantity of each ingredient needed to prepare 55 capsules.
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How much of each ingredient is needed to make seven
15-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 2750 ml of the solution?
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Answers
The Answer to question 1 is: Methylparaben 1.70 g, Propylparaben 1.02 g, Sodium lauryl sulfate 68.10 g, Propylene glycol 817.20 g, Stearyl alcohol 1702.50 g, White petrolatum 1702.50, Purified water, to make 6810.00 g
The Answer to question 2 is: Ketoprofen 0.69 g, Riboflavin 5.50 g, Caffeine 1.65 g, Sodium bicarbonate 11.00 g, Silica gel 137.50 g
The Answer to question 3 is: Hydrocortisone 17.50 grams, Calamine 29.17 grams, Petroleum 58.33 grams
The Answer to question 4 is: 435.49 ml