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JAVIER, DIANE P.

BS-PHARMACY 2

Aspirin divided powders

Formula Quantity Computed quantity

Aspirin 4g 2.86g

Lactose 10g 7.14g

To make 10g

Computation:

1. Aspirin

4g
×10 g=2.86 g
14 g

2. Lactose

10 g
×10 g=7.14 g
14 g
Make a label for Aspirin Divided Powders

QUESTIONS

1. What are divided powders? Discuss various methods of preparing divided powders.

-Divided powders or charts are single doses of powdered medicinals individually wrapped in
cellophane, metallic foil, or paper. The divided powder is a more accurate dosage form than
bulk powder because the patient is not involved in measurement of the dose.

Methods of preparing divided powders

Atomization is one of the most effective industrial powder preparation methods.

This method involves desintagration (atomizing) of liquid metal by means of high speed
medium (air, inert gas, water) striking the melt streaming through a nozzle.

 The molten alloy is prepared in a furnace and then it is transferred to the tundish.
 The melt is poured from the tundish through the nozzle into the chamber.
 The water (air, gas) jets break the melt stream into fine droplets.
 The droplets solidify when they fall in the chamber.
 The powder is collected at the bottom of the chamber.
 The powder is removed from the chamber and dried (if necessary).

Comminution is a mechanical method of powder preparation involving breaking solid


particles in mills (ball, vibratory, hummer).
This method is generally applied for the preparation of powders of brittle materials.

1. What is the chemical name of aspirin? Give some of the commercially available brands
of aspirin.
- 2-Acetoxybenzoic acid
- Alka-Seltzer®
- Anacin®
- Bayer® Aspirin
- BC® Powder
- Bufferin®
- Ecotrin®
Excedrin®
-
Goody’s®
-
- Vanquish®

3. What are the specific uses of aspirin?

Temporarily relieves of;

 Headache
 Muscular aches
 Toothache
 Menstrual cramps
 The common cold
 Minor arthritis pain
4.What is the purpose of lactose in the preparation?

- Lactose is a type of sugar, naturally found in milk and dairy products. In the intestine,
lactose is transformed by lactase, an enzyme, into glucose and galactose, both simpler
sugars, which are used by our body for energy and various functions.

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