The scope of this book is defined by ER-2020 D.Pharm Syllabus – Part I by Pharmacy Council of India.

   Pharmaceutics is related to dosage forms of medications like tablets, capsules, and syrups etc. Pictorial representation and uniformity in the presentation of all dosage forms are key characteristics of this book. Hand-made images are preferred to build confidence in the readers.

   The special features include:
     1. QR codes for live machinery unit operation mechanism.
     2. Ten value addition appendices for quick learning.

1. Pharmacy Profession

2. Packaging Materials

3. Pharmaceuetical Aids – An Excipient

4. Unit Operation

     4.1 Size Reduction

     4.2 Size Seperation

     4.3 Mixing

     4.4 Filtration

     4.5 Drying

     4.6 Extraction

5. Pharmaceutical Dosage Form

     5.1 Tablet
     5.1.1 Tablet Coating
     5.1.2 Quality Control Test of Tablet
     5.1.3 Special Tablet

     5.2 Capsules

     5.3 Liquid Oral Preparations
     5.3.1 Solution
     5.3.2 Syrup
     5.3.3 Elixirs
     5.3.4 Emulsion
     5.3.5 Suspension
     5.3.6 Dry Powder For Reconstitution

     5.4 Topical Preparations
     5.4.1 Semisolid Dosage Form : Ointments
     5.4.2 Cream
     5.4.3 Pastes
     5.4.4 Topical Gels (Jellies)
     5.4.5 Liniment and Lotion
     5.4.6 Suppository and Pessaries

     5.5 Nasal Preparation and Ear Preparation
     5.5.1 Nasal Preparation
     5.5.2 Ear Preparation

     5.6 Powder and Granules
     5.6.1 Insufflation Powder

     5.7 Sterile Formulations
     5.7.1 Injectables (Parenteral)
     5.7.2 Eye Drops
     5.7.3 Eye Ointments

     5.8 Immunity and Immunological Product

6. Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Plant

7. Novel Drug Delivery System

APPENDICES
    I. Features of Editions of Indian Pharmacopoeia

   II. Plastic Polymer & its Product with Advantages

  III. Commonly used Preservative for Pharmaceuticals

  IV. Types of Sieves Commonly used in Pharmaceuticals

   V. Mechanism of Liquid – Liquid Mixing

   VI. Tablet Coating Defects: Problems and Correction

  VII. Testing Parameters for Finished Pharmaceutical Products

  VIII. Example of Standard Operating Procedure for Ball Mill

  IX. Difference Between cGMP and GMP

   X. QR Code for a Visual of Machines and Process

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