Aim: To prepare , label and submit 30ml of cod liver oil emulsion.
Apparatus:
- Beaker
- Glass rod
- Measuring cylinder
- Mortar and Pestle
| Ingredients | Official Formula | Working Formula |
|---|---|---|
| Cod liver oil | 30ml | 9ml |
| acacia powder | 7.5gm | 2.25g |
| Chloroform | 0.2ml | 0.06ml |
| Cinnamon water qs to | 100ml | 30ml |
Principle:
This is an o/w emulsion. Cod liver oil is a fixed expressed from the fresh liver of codfish. It is rich in vitamin A and D. Acacia is used as an emulsifying agent. Chloroform acts as preservative, water as flavored vehicle. Primary emulsion formula is 4:2:1 (oil:water:gum)
Procedure:
- Make mucilage of acacia with water (4.5ml)
- Add Cod liver oil in parts to the above mucilage with trituration
- Continue trituration till a stable white primary emulsion is formed (till clicking sound is heard)
- Add chloroform and triturate
- Make up the volume to 30ml
- Transfer to wide mouthed bottle
- Label and dispense
Category: Source of Vitamin A&D
Dose: 10ml three times a day
Storage: Store in cool and dry place
Direction: Shake well before use.
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