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=Dosage forms=

Solutions
Solutions are homogenous mixtures of two or more substances, where solute/s are dissolved in solvent/s. Dosages forms that are solutions include:

Syrups: Concentrated aqueous solutions of sugar of sugar substitute, that may contain a flavouring agent. They are used as a sweetened and (sometimes) flavoured vehicle.

Tinctures: An alcoholic extract of a non-volatile substance, which is prepared via maceration, percolation or digestion.

Spirits: An alcoholic solution of volatile substances.

Elixirs: Solutions of aromatic substances, where the solvent in commonly a high proportion of ethanol and/or syrup. Elixirs are used to deliver small doses of potent or potentially nauseating drugs in a palatable form.

Aromatic waters: A clear aqueous solution saturated with volatile oils (including aromatic compounds).

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