Question

What do you mean by displacement value. Mention its significance and how can it be determined.​

Answer 1

Answer:

The displacement value of a drug is the number of parts by weight of drug which displaces (occupies the same volume of) 1 part by weight of the base. Displacement values refer to values for theobroma oil. These values can also be used for other fatty bases.

Answer 2

Displacement Value:-

• It can be defined as the volume of drug that displaces 1 gram of suppository base.
• The most commonly used suppository base is Coca Butter or Theobroma oil.

Significance of Displacement Value:-

• It plays an important role in pharmacy and pharmaceutical calculations.
• These values are important when it comes to reconstituted powders.