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Pharmaceutical Calculation Ii: Formulations: Lili Fitriani
Pharmaceutical Calculation Ii: Formulations: Lili Fitriani
CALCULATION II:
FORMULATIONS
Lili Fitriani
Learning objectives
Manipulate a given formula to the amount required
on the prescription
Check the calculated amounts againts the original
formula to ensure the accuracy
a. Reducing the formula
Example:
A prescription requires 200mL of chalk mixture, paediatric BP. The
formula is:
Chalk 20g
Tragacanth powder 2g
Cinnamon water 4 ml
Syrup 100ml
Chloroform water 500ml
Water for preparation to 1000ml