Unit 4 Ophthalmic Preparation B.Pharmacy 5th Semester 2020 (2019-2020) Previous Year's Question Papers/Notes Download - HK Technical PGIMS

Ophthalmic Preparation

Definition

Formulation Consideration

Eye Drops

Components Used in Eye Drops

• Active Ingredient
• Buffer
• Preservative
• Anti oxidant
• Thickening Agent
• Tonicity Modifier
• Vehicle
• Surfactant

Preparation of Eye Drops

• Preparation of Solution
• Clarification and Filling
• Sterilization

Labelling

Container

Eye Ointment

Definition

Advantage

Disadvantage

Formulation

Method of Preparation

• Preparation of Base
• Two methods of incorporating the medicament

Container

Eye Lotion

Definition

Formulation

Method

Container

Evaluation of Ophtalmic Preparation

• Sterility Test
• Clarity Test
• Leakage Test
• Presence of Metal Particles
• Closure Test
• Vic]scousity
• Drop Size