Aim: To prepare and submit 4 units of flavoured lozenges.
Requirements: Sucrose, Corn syrup, Glucose, Beaker, Moulds, Heating mantle etc.
Theory: Lozenges are solid preparations consisting of sugar and gum medicated with a substance, usually having a local action in the mouth and throat. They are also used for slow administration and slow release of a medicament for the treatment of indigestion and cough. They are also called touches. They are prepared either by moulding or by compression.
Formula:
| Ingredients | Ingredients Standard formula |
| D-glucose | 50 ml |
| Corn syrup | 50 ml |
The formula for corn syrup:
| Ingredients | Ingredients Standard formula |
| D-glucose | 20 gm |
| Purified water | 5 ml |
| Citric acid | 0.1 mg |
Procedure:
- Weigh the required amount of sucrose.
- Prepare the corn syrup by mixing glucose and water.
- Weigh the required amount of glucose. Add water to it and prepare a solution.
- Heat this solution on the heating mantle till the temperature of the solution reaches 135°C.
- Now add sucrose to it and heat till the temperature becomes 140°C.
- Mould this solution and freeze in the freezer for 5-10 minutes.
Category: Pharmaceutical aid.
Storage: Store in a well-closed container and keep in a cool place.
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