Gels and Magmas

5%

% of bentonite present in Bentonite Magma NF?

Bentonite

What is the native colloidal hydrated aluminum silicate?

Bentonite Magma NF

This magma product can swell 12 times its volume

Suspending agent

What is the use of Bentonite Magma NF?

Insoluble Aluminum hydroxide, Hydrated aluminum oxide

Aluminum Hydroxide Gel is formed from the chemical reaction of ___ and ___?

4%

% of hydrated aluminum oxide in aluminum hydroxide gel?

Constipating effect, chelation with some antibiotics

What are the disadvantages of Aluminum Hydroxide Gel?

7-8.5%

% of Magnesium hydroxide in Milk of Magnesia?

Milk of magnesia

Opaque white viscous preparation from which have varying proportions of water that separate on standing; Used as an Antacid

Diarrhea

What is the disadvantage of Milk of Magnesia?

Sodium hydroxide, Magnesium sulfate

Milk of magnesia is formed from the chemical reaction of _____ and _____.

Topical vehicle, protectant

Starch glycerite is used as a ______ and _____.

Lubricating Jelly Formula

This product is used to assist in medical procedures to aid in insertion of various devices/drugs (e.g. Catheters, suppositories)

Dimethicone copolyol

In clear aqueous gel with dimethicone, it reduces the sticky feel associated with glycerine.

Vehicle, Absorption-enhancing vehicle

Polaxamer Gel Base is used as _____ and ____