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4 liquid dosage forms used when preparing non-sterile compounds for liquid drugs.

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Solutions are liquid solutions intended for oral administration in which active components and different excipients are dissolved in a particular solvent. Non-sterile solutions are widely utilized for oral medication administration.

syrups

Liquid syrups are oral solutions that are viscous and include one or more active substances. Large levels of sugar, such as sucrose or sorbitol, are present in the base, which can impede crystallization, affect the flavor, base characteristics, and/or influence solubilization.

- Emulsions

These are clear, sweetened hydro-alcoholic oral solutions that are generally flavored to make them more appealing. They are not as sweet as the syrups and are much less viscous.

Drops

Drops are liquid solutions for oral administration that are designed to be delivered in tiny amounts using an appropriate measurement instrument. These could be accessible as oral solutions, suspensions, or emulsions.

Linctuses

Lincttuses (oral)uses are syrupy or sticky solution solutions containing medicaments with local effect on the throat mucous membrane. Oral linctuses are frequently utilized in the preparation of liquid oral syrups for cough treatment.

Mouthwashes and gargles

Oral mouthwashes or gargles are liquids used to treat oral infections and inflammations. These are not intended to be consumed.

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