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Pharm D- Clinical Pharmacy Program Third Level Pharmaceutical Microbiology& Antimicrobials (PM 502)
• Common preservatives used in
Oral liquid formulations benzalkonium chloride,
parabens, and phenol
Ophthalmic products benzalkonium chloride,
chlorhexidine, and thimerosal
Topical Creams and parabens, and potassium
Lotions sorbate
Multi-dose containers Benzalkonium chloride and
chlorhexidine
• From medicine at home, write the name of the preservative used in 3 different
pharmaceutical forms.
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Product name Preservative
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