MONOPHASIC LIQUID DOSAGE FORMS Mono-Single Monophasic – single phase dosage forms Examples: solutions, aromatic waters and tinctures A. SOLUTIONS Monophasic system of two or more substances, e.g. sodium chloride solution, Pharmaceutical solutions are defined as the liquid preparations containing one or more chemical substances usually dissolved in water. Methods of preparation 1. Simple dissolution: Solute + suitable solvent → with/without heat → solution e.g. Morphine hydrochloride solution, Adrenaline hydrochloride solution. 2. Solution by chemical reaction: Reaction of two or more solutes → in suitable solvent. e.g. Aluminium acetate solution Al 2 (SO 4 ) 3 +3CaCO 3 +4CH 3 COOH → 2Al.(CH 3 COO) 2 .OH +3CaSO 4 +3CO 2 +H 2 O 3. Solutions by extraction: Removal of active constituents from crude drugs with the help of solvent. e.g. liquid extracts and tinctures. Solutions for internal use: Taken orally: mixtures, elixirs, tinc...
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