This course covers the syllabus of Pharmaceutics II of Second year Diploma in Pharmacy as prescribed by Pharmacy Council of India, New Delhi & implemented by Maharashtra State Board of Technical Education, Mumbai. The course is divided into 12 chapters & further divided into modules. This course covers principles involved in compounding & dispensing of dosage forms as given in the prescription.
Course Outcomes:
CO1: Review the prescription for errors, incompatibilities and translate various Latin terms.
CO2: Solve the calculations involving percentage strength,
dilutions, dose, isotonicity adjustment, proof spirit and displacement value
using conversions of weights and measures.
CO3: Formulate and evaluate various dosage forms
using suitable excipients, methods and techniques. The dosage forms include
powders, monophasic liquids, suspensions, emulsions, ointments, pastes,
jellies, suppositories, pessaries, dental and cosmetic preparations, sterile
dosage forms and ophthalmic products.
CO4: Choose suitable packaging materials and dispense
dosage forms after proper packaging and labeling.
CO5: Counsel the patients regarding dose, route and time of
administration, precautions to be taken during administration, method of proper
use and storage conditions.