Practice problems
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Hydrophilic ointment USP, has the following formula, calculate the quantities required to make 1 lb of hydrophilic ointment.
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For the following formula for 100 capsules, calculate the quantity of each ingredient needed to prepare 220 capsules.
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How much of each ingredient is needed to make eight
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 3000 ml of the solution?
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Answers
The Answer to question 1 is: Methylparaben 0.11 g, Propylparaben 0.07 g, Sodium lauryl sulfate 4.54 g, Propylene glycol 54.48 g, Stearyl alcohol 113.50 g, White petrolatum 113.50, Purified water, to make 454.00 g
The Answer to question 2 is: Ketoprofen 2.75 g, Riboflavin 22.00 g, Caffeine 6.60 g, Sodium bicarbonate 44.00 g, Silica gel 550.00 g
The Answer to question 3 is: Hydrocortisone 113.33 grams, Calamine 188.89 grams, Petroleum 377.78 grams
The Answer to question 4 is: 475.08 ml