Introduction of Syrup

Introduction of Syrup

Syrup is concentrated aqueous preparation of a sugar or sugar substrate ( Propylin , Glycerol , Sorbitol , Glycerin etc ) with or without flavouring agent and medicinal substances .

     There are two types of Flavour syrup

i)                    Flavouring syrup

ii)                   Medicated syrup – It contain a therapeutic or medicinal agent . In addition to the purified water with any medicinal agent . Other additives like sucrose or sugar substances , colouring agent , solubilizing agent , thickner and stabilizer may be added .

    Advantages

i)                    Easy to take for children due to peasant taste .

ii)                   Non-medicated syrup can be use as vehcle for other liquefied preparation .

iii)                 They conmtain little or no alcohol thus flavoured by patient .

iv)                 Drugs being is dissolved from have rate of absorption which produces rapid onset action .

Disadvantages

i)                    They may increase dental cavity .

ii)                   Not suitable dosage for diuretic patient .

iii)                 Not convenient to carry with the patient on tour .