To prepare and dispense 50ml Simple Syrup I.P.

Object – To prepare and dispense 50ml Simple Syrup I.P.

Reference – Mehta R. M., ‘Pharmaceutics-I’, Published by Vallabh Prakashan, 4^th 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:

1. By simple solution e.g., Syrup Ginger.
2. By a process of extraction e.g., Tolu syrup.

Formula Table:

Procedure

1. Add sucrose to water and heat until it dissolves with occasional stirring.
2. 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.