OLFU – College of Pharmacy

PDDS Laboratory
Name: Date:
CE no. 6
Pastes and Year and Sec. Group no.

Creams
WORKSHEET:
A. Computations Computed Therapeutic use
Compounding of Rx 1 amount
Computed amounts for 50 gram paste
Zinc oxide
Starch
White petrolatum

B. Prepare the Label for Rx 1

Label

C. Supply the following information for Rx1

Use(s): _______________________________________________________
Label: _______________________________________________________
Container: _______________________________________________________
Description: _______________________________________________________
Remarks: _______________________________________________________

Reference:
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DISCUSSION:
Questions for Discussion: (Submit as PowerPoint presentation of not more than 10 slides)
1. Enumerate the advantages of paste and creams.
2. List down five counseling points for the proper administration of topical semi solid
dosage forms.
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DISCUSSION:
Questions for Discussion: (Submit as PowerPoint presentation of not more than 10 slides)
1. In Master formula 1, what compounds can be used as source of the elemental calcium
needed in the formulation?
2. Differentiate in terms of uses the following tablet excipients:
a. Diluents
b. Binders
c. Disintegrants
d. Lubricant
e. Glidant
3. Give the advantage/s of using micronized powders for tablet formulation
4. Give at least two ways of improving the tablet hardness.
5. Give the packaging and storage instruction for Nitroglycerin tablets and Finasteride tablet.
6. Attach five different photos of tablets available at home (label the photos by giving the name
of the product and its indication and tablet type)
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