Object – To prepare and dispense 50ml Simple Syrup I.P.
Reference – Mehta R. M., ‘Pharmaceutics-I’, Published by Vallabh Prakashan, 4th Edition 2007, Page No. 113.
Requirements –
- Chemicals – Sucrose and Distilled water
- Glassware – 1 Beaker,1 Measuring cylinder
Theory – Syrups are concentrated solutions of sugar such as sucrose in purified water. The concentration of sugar is 66.7% w/w. The syrups are sweet viscous preparations. The syrups containing medicinal substances are called ‘Medicated syrups’ and those containing aromatic flavoured substances are known as “Flavored syrups”.
Methods of preparation:
- By simple solution e.g., Syrup Ginger.
- By a process of extraction e.g., Tolu syrup.
Formula Table:
S. No. | Ingredients | Quantity Given | Quantity Taken |
1. | Sucrose | 66.67gm | 3.3gm |
2. | Purified water | 100ml | 50ml |
Procedure
- Add sucrose to water and heat until it dissolves with occasional stirring.
- Cool it and add more purified water to make up the required volume.
Category: Vehicle
Storage: Store in a well closed container and keep it in cool place.
Result: 50ml Simple Syrup I.P. had been prepared and dispensed.