Practice problems
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Hydrophilic ointment USP, has the following formula, calculate the quantities required to make 13.5 lb of hydrophilic ointment.
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For the following formula for 100 capsules, calculate the quantity of each ingredient needed to prepare 95 capsules.
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How much of each ingredient is needed to make three
95-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 1750 ml of the solution?
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Answers
The Answer to question 1 is: Methylparaben 1.53 g, Propylparaben 0.92 g, Sodium lauryl sulfate 61.29 g, Propylene glycol 735.48 g, Stearyl alcohol 1532.25 g, White petrolatum 1532.25, Purified water, to make 6129.00 g
The Answer to question 2 is: Ketoprofen 1.19 g, Riboflavin 9.50 g, Caffeine 2.85 g, Sodium bicarbonate 19.00 g, Silica gel 237.50 g
The Answer to question 3 is: Hydrocortisone 47.50 grams, Calamine 79.17 grams, Petroleum 158.33 grams
The Answer to question 4 is: 277.13 ml