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Syrup Concentrated medicated aqueous solution of sucrose Liquid
or other sugars which is suitable flavoured for internal
use
Tablet Compact medicated product in compressed or moulded Solid
form

6.2 EXTERNAL PREPARATIONS
Dosage form Definition Route/Form
Aerosol Solution or suspension of a medication mixed with an Inhalation/ Liquid
inhalation inert propellant, held under pressure in an aerosol
dispenser.
Application Liquid or semi-liquid preparations for application to the Skin/ Liquid, semi-
skin. liquid
Collodion Liquid preparations made from pyroxylin in a mixture of Skin/ Liquid
organic solvents (ether, alcohol). Used to seal off a
minor cut or wound.
Cream Viscous emulsion of semi-solid consistency and is Skin/Semi solid
usually either oil-in-water (aqueous cream) or water-in-
oil (oily cream).
Dusting-powder Mixtures of two or more substances which are free Skin/Solid
from grittiness.
Enema Aqueous or oily solutions or suspensions for rectal Rectal/ Liquid
administration. Any solid substances should be
uniformly dispersed in the preparation.
Eye drop Sterile aqueous or oily solutions or suspensions for Eye/ Liquid
eyes administration.
Eye lotion Solutions to wash or bath the eyes. Eye/ Liquid
Eye ointment Sterile semi-solid preparations for administration into Eye/ Semi-solid
the conjunctival sac or lid margin.
Gargle Aqueous solutions (usually concentrated) as a Throat/ Liquid
prophylactic or treatment of throat infection. Need to be
diluted.
Gel Semi-solid aqueous preparations which contain gelling Skin/ Semi-solid
agent such as gelatine, tragacanth, gelatinised starch
or a cellulose derivative.
Inhalation Preparation containing volatile ingredients which Inhalation/ Liquid
intended to be vaporised and brought in contact with
the lining of the respiratory tract.
Insufflation Medicinal powders usually being diluted with inert Insufflation/ Solid
powder such as lactose, intended for administration
into the ear, nose, throat, body cavities or wounds.
Administered by using an insufflator.
Liniment Liquid or semi-liquid preparations with analgesic, Skin/ Liquid or
rubefacient, soothing or stimulating properties. semi-liquid
Lotion Liquid preparation for skin, containing alcohol to hasten Skin/ Liquid
its drying and gives a cooling effect.
Mouth-wash Aqueous solutions (concentrated form) containing Mouth/ Liquid
substances with deodorant, antiseptic, local analgesic
or astringent properties.