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are aqueous solutions of acids of a suitable strength
for internal administration or for the manufacture of
other preparation

expressed as percentages in weight (w/w)

expressed as percent in volume (w/v)

Treatment of gastric achlorhydria and
hypochlorhydria

bacterial to many types of microorganisms and is
occasionally used in 1% solution for surgical dressings
of the skin

concentrated acetic acid; Crystallizable
acetic acid; Ethanolic acid; Vinegar acid

A caustic and vesicant when applied externally is
often sold under various disguises as a corn solvent. It
is an excellent solvent for fixed oils as well as for many
other organic compounds. It is official primarily as a
pharmaceutic aid, for use as an acidifying agent

Also known as Medicated Waters

Clear, saturated solutions of volatile oils or other
aromatic or volatile substances

Used as flavored or perfumed vehicles.

They contain purified
water as a solvent but do not contain alcohol and
are mainly used as vehicles

They contain
alcohol as solvent for the volatile constituents.

Universal method but is not practical
o Care should be taken to avoid charring or
scorching the substance to prevent the
formation of empyreumatic odors

The volatile or aromatic substance is
admixed with water, with or without the use
of dispersant.

talc

Carminative and flavored vehicle

A clear, saturated solution of spearmint oil in
distilled water prepared by one of the official
processes

solely used as a vehicle

Carminative internally, and an anesthetic and
antiseptic in eye lotions. Pharmaceutical vehicle

Alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions prepared from

A flavor, used in syrups, elixirs and emulsions/
o This tinctures was introduced to provide a
delicate orange flavor direct from the fruit

germicide and fungicide

Alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of volatile
substances

Alcoholic concentrations of spirits is rather high,
usually over 60%

aromatic ammonia spirit

peppermint spirit

ethyl nitrite spirit

Clear, Pleasantly flavored, sweetened
hydroalcoholic solutions intended for oral use

a pleasantly flavored vehicle, employed in the
preparation of many other elixirs

Intended as a general vehicle for various
medicament that require solvents of different
alcohol strengths