IPS1 - [Powders]- Types Of Powders

Proverbs 16:3

● Topical powders

● Medicated powders

● Aerosol powders

Types of Powders

Topical Powders

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These powders consist of a BASE or VEHICLE, such as cornstarch or talc; an ADHERENT, such as magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, or zinc stearate; and possibly an ACTIVE INGREDIENT, along with an AROMATIC MATERIAL.

●Base or vehicle: Provides bulk and smoothness

→ cornstarch, talc

●Adherent: Enhances adherence to skin and prevents removal by friction

→ magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, zinc stearate

●Active ingredient (optional)

●Aromatic substance (optional)

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TOPICAL powders consist of:

● Cornstarch

● Talc

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BASE OR VEHICLE used in TOPICAL powders

● Magnesium stearate

● Calcium stearate

● Zinc stearate

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ADHERENT used in TOPICAL powders

Topical Powders

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These powders must be IMPALPABLE (very fine and smooth , CANNOT be felt by touch) and FREE-FLOWING.

Topical Powders

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These powders must EASILY ADHERE to the skin.

Topical Powders

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These powders must passed through AT LEAST NO. 100-mesh sieve to minimize skin irritation.

at least NO. 100-mesh sieve

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TOPICAL powders must passed through AT LEAST NO. ___-mesh sieve to minimize skin irritation.

Medicated Powders

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These contain active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) intended for internal or external use, depending on the route of administration.

Medicated Powders

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These powders are used INTERNALLY as:

● Oral administration after mixing with water

● Inhalation (LOCAL or SYSTEMIC)

● Powder for reconstitution

● Oral administration after mixing with water

● Inhalation (local or systemic)

● Powder for reconstitution (oral, injection, and vaginal douche)

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MEDICATED powders are used INTERNALLY as:

● Oral powders

● Injection powders

● Vaginal douche

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MEDICATED powders for RECONSTITUION are used INTERNALLY as:

Medicated Powders

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These powders are used EXTERNALLY as:

● Dusting powders from a sifter-type container or powder aerosol

● Label: EXTERNAL USE ONLY

● Dusting powders from a sifter-type container or powder aerosol

● Label: EXTERNAL USE ONLY

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MEDICATED powders are used EXTERNALLY as:

● Sifter-type container

● Powder aerosol

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MEDICATED powders are used EXTERNALLY as dusting powders from ____ containers.

"FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY"

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MEDICATED powders used EXTERNALLY should be labeled with:

Aerosol Powders

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These powders are intended for ORAL inhalation with the use of DRY POWDER INHALER (DPI) or METERED-DOSE INHALER (MDI).

● Dry powder inhaler

● Metered dose inhaler

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AEROSOL powders are delivered with the use of ____ which delivers micronized particles of medication in metered quantities.

Aerosol Powders

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These powders should have a POWDER SIZE of 1 to 6 micrometers (μm) in diameter.

1-6 micrometers (μm)

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AEROSOL powders should have a powder size of ____ micrometers in diameter.

Aerosol Powders

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These powders are treatment for ASTHMA and other bronchial disorders that require distribution of medication DEEP in the lungs.