Question

Monophasic liquid dosage form definition

Answer 1

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.

Answer 2

Monophasic liquid dosage form is a Pharmaceutical term which is used to define a type of edible medicines (mainly syrups).

This refers to a type of medicine which contains to or more components in a single dosage.

These medicines are easy to swallow and easy to digest(for babies and infants).