Liquid Preparations

clear liquid preparations for oral use containing 1 or more active ingredients dissolved in a suitable vehicle;

Water drug + water excipient

Oral solution

stabilized oil-in-water dispersions, either/both phases of which may contain dissolved solids either oil is dispersed in finely divided form in H2O

Oral emulsion

liquid preparations for oral use containing 1 or more active ingredients suspended in a suitable vehicle; may show a sediment which is readily dispersed on shaking to give a uniform suspension which remains sufficiently stable to enable the correct dose to be delivered

Oral suspension

a concentrated aqueous solution of sugar, usually 85% sucrose solution to which medicaments are added

Syrup

pleasantly flavored clear liquid oral preparation of proportion of ethanol/sucrose together w/antimicrobial

preservatives potent/nauseous drugs; vehicle may contain a high

Elixir

viscous, liquid oral preparations usually prescribed for cough relief; contain a high proportion of syrup & glycerol which have a demulcent effect on the membranes of the throat

Linctuses

aqueous solutions used in prevention/treatment of throat infections; usually prepared in a concentrated solution

Gargles

used for oral hygiene & treat infections of the mouth

Mouthwashes