Practice problems
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Hydrophilic ointment USP, has the following formula, calculate the quantities required to make 8 lb of hydrophilic ointment.
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For the following formula for 100 capsules, calculate the quantity of each ingredient needed to prepare 165 capsules.
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How much of each ingredient is needed to make six
90-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 2250 ml of the solution?
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Answers
The Answer to question 1 is: Methylparaben 0.91 g, Propylparaben 0.54 g, Sodium lauryl sulfate 36.32 g, Propylene glycol 435.84 g, Stearyl alcohol 908.00 g, White petrolatum 908.00, Purified water, to make 3632.00 g
The Answer to question 2 is: Ketoprofen 2.06 g, Riboflavin 16.50 g, Caffeine 4.95 g, Sodium bicarbonate 33.00 g, Silica gel 412.50 g
The Answer to question 3 is: Hydrocortisone 90.00 grams, Calamine 150.00 grams, Petroleum 300.00 grams
The Answer to question 4 is: 356.31 ml