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Suspension-
2-phase system consisting of a finely divided medicament dispersed and suspended in a liquid, but not dissolved
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Emulsion-
Two-phase systems prepared by combining two immiscible liquids with an emulsifying agent
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Infusion-
- mode of admin of fluid into a vein or uterus
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Decoction-
method to extract active principle from a plant by boiling
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Mentruum
Plant extract obtained by percolating
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Powders-
Aggregation of solid particles used in food, solutions or direct application.
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Aerosol-
Colloid system with paritcles suspended in a gas for admin as a spray
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Collodion-
Drug contained in an alcohol or ether solution
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Liniments-
Liquid/suspension applied to the skin by rubbing
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Lotion-
Liquid suspension containing finely-divided medicaments for external app
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Cream-
An oil and water viscous emulsion that is miscible with skin secretions. Used for therapeutic/protective purposes
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Ointment-
Semisolid prep with medicaments in a non-aqueous base. Used for skin and eye
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Elixir-
Clear, sweetened hydro-alcoholic liquid for oral use. May be medicated.
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Pill
Solid, dosage form bound to an excipient and binder. AKA tablet
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Tablet-
Solid dosage form that may/may not be coated.
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Bolus-
Large tab for oral/uterine admin
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Oblet-
Similar to a bolus, and oblong pessary (intravaginal/intrauterine)
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Pessary-
medicated tablet given intrauterine/intravaginally
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Capsules-
Small gelatin containers w/ med for oral admin
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Spansule-
Capsule with enclosed particles coated for different release rates
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Lozenge-
Tablet, for sucking, not swallowing
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Injection-
Solution/suspension for parental admin
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Implant-
Tablet, or medicated material, surgically implanted
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