Availability of Medicines
Product Minimal amount stored Acetaminophen/paracetamol 10 suppositories 600 mg 40 Acetaminophen/paracetamol 16 Tbl. 500 mg 400 Acetaminophen/paracetamol infusion solution 1 g 100 ml 9,600 Acetaminophen/paracetamol infusion solution 500 mg 50 ml 1,800 Albumin infusion solution 20 % 5 × 50 ml…
Introduction
Fig. 1.1 The structure of the book.1 A patient may need medicines. In most countries they need a prescription from a medical doctor who thereby shares responsibility with the patient….
Oropharynx
Hydrocortisone acetate 0.5 g Lidocaine hydrochloride 1 g Dexpanthenol 5 g Disodium phosphate dodecahydrate 0.05 g Macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate 0.2 g Peppermint oil 0.15 g Propylene glycol 40 g Water, purified 53.1 g Total 100 g 7.4.1.2 Vehicle Purified water…
Oral Liquids
Fig. 5.1 Decision tree relating to the oral liquid form The main choice will be between an oral solution and an oral suspension. For some active substances an emulsion or…
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