General Pharmacy (Practical)

List of Practicals

1. Pharmaceutical Calculations Solutions based on allegation and dilution methods
2. Solutions a) Strong solution of ammonium acetate – IP b) Cresol with soap solution – IP c) Lugol’s solution – BPC
3. Syrups a) Simple Syrup – IP
4. Powders & Granules a) ORS powder – WHO b) Effervescent granules – IP c) Dusting powder – IP d) Divided powders – IP
5. Suppositories a) Glycerogelatin suppository – BPC b) Cocoa butter suppository – IP c) Zinc Oxide suppository – IP
6. Semisolids a) Sulphur ointment – IP b) Non-staining iodine ointment with methyl salicylate – BPC
7. Gargles & Mouthwashes a) Iodine gargle – BPC b) Chlorhexidine mouthwash – IP Note: a) Preparation of compendia of dosage forms (marketed products), is recommended. b) Any other practical relevant to the syllabus can be introduced. c) Minimum 12 experiments must be performed covering all dosage forms.