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How can 30 suppositories containing 5 mg of beclomethasone dipropionate be formulated using the softest possible suppository base to ensure they dissolve as quickly as possible?
What is a suitable replacement for a prehistoric disinfecting and drying powder formula intended for a young man with subcutaneous acne on his back, specifically containing sulfur but no skin antibiotics (such as erythromycin or clindamycin), given that the original prescription included 3% colloidal sulfur (unavailable), 0.5 g hexachlorophene (unavailable), 5 g magnesium stearate, 5 g light magnesium carbonate, 2 drops of rose oil, and talc up to 100 g?
Is it normal for the 'water-free carbomer gel' from the TMF not to be clear?
Is it possible to prepare suppositories with a large amount of solid matter according to a prescription of 0.5 mg ergotamine tartrate, 1 g paracetamol, and 100 mg caffeine, and should paracetamol powder or crystals be used?
Can aqua conservans be used in nasal drops, or is it correct that it may be toxic to the cilia, as suggested by a colleague?
What is the best way to prepare a cleansing milk for acne using 35 g propylene glycol, 40 g PEG 4000, 25 g PEG 1500, 10 g Calendula MT, 10 g Arctium lappa MT, 30 g sweet almond oil, and distilled water up to 250 g, and can PEG 400 be used as a substitute for PEG 1500 to resolve the processing issues with the almond oil caused by the lack of an emulsifier?
What are the stability problems of a solution containing 3 grams of Phenobarbital sodium and purified water up to 300 cc?
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