Definition of monophasic liquid dosage form
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Explanation:
In pharmaceutical terms, solutions are liquid preparations that contains one or more chemical substances dissolved in a suitable solvent or mixture of mutually miscible solvents.
Classification of solution
(i) According to the route of administration
a) Oral solutions—through oral route.
b) Otic solutions—instilled in the ears.
c) Ophthalmic solution—instilled in the eyes.
d) Topical solutions—applied over the skin surface.
(ii) According to composition and uses
a) Syrup—aqueous solution containing sugar.
b) Elixir—sweetened hydroalcoholic (combination of water and ethanol) solution.
c) Spirit—Solution of aromatic materials in alcohol.
d) Aromatic Water—Solution of aromatic material in water.
e) Tincture / Fluid extract—Solution prepared by extracting active constituents from crude drugs. e.g. Compound cardamom tincture. They may also be solutions of chemical substances dissolved in alcohol or in hydroalcoholic solvent. e.g. Tincture of Iodine.
f) Injection—Certain solution prepared to be sterile and pyrogen-free and intended for parenteral administration