Introduction of Elixir

Introduction of Elixir

Elixirs are clear , sweetened , hydro alcoholic , flavour liquid containing medicament or medicaments . Generally primary solvents of Elixir are alcohol and water and also they are may be Glycerin , sorbitol , Propylene alcohol , Syrup , Flavoring agent  , Preservatives which are helpful in formulating good elixir .

             Generally , sucrose and saccharine are used as sweetening agent . But sucrose foils to be a sweetening agent when the alcohol content is high , then it is slightly soluble in alcohol .

   Generally , it is prepared by simple solution method with agitation or by the admixture of two or more  liquid ingrediance .