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POWDERS| ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES| CLASSIFICATION|

  Hey you all guys hope you all are doing good. Here is a quick reminder for you all we've completed unit 1 and after that I have provided one  CHEATSHEET  . If you have not seen pls go through all the notes as they're important. INTRODUCTION TO POWDERS: •Powder is a mixture of finely divided drug and / or chemicals in a dry form that may be intended for internal use (oral powders) or external use (topical or dusting powder). Powders represent one of the oldest dosage forms. •Although powders are not used now-a-days extensively as a dosage form, they are widely used in preparation of various dosage forms. •Powdered drugs can be blended with other powdered materials prior to fabrication into other solid dosage such as tablet and capsule. •Powdered drugs are frequently added to other ingredient to make ointments, pastes, suppositories etc. ■ ADVANTAGES Credit:- 1mg.com •Powders being solid preparation are more stable than liquid and semi-solid preparations •Convenient form