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History Of Pharmacy - Dosage Forms
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10/11/2011

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Aceta
Definition
(Vinegars) Diluted acetic acid, used as a diuretic
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Acida
Definition
(Acids) Obtained from juices, minerals, chemicals... powder or liquid. Treat scurvy, cleansers, antiseptics, gout
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Aquae
Definition
(Waters)Water as vehicle, could mix with with powders or small solids and ingest
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Cerata
Definition
(Cerates)
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Collyria
Definition
Liquid, old eye drops
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Confectiones
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Decotca
Definition
(Decoctions)heating water with substance (solid or powder) then ingesting
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Emplastra
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(Plasters) Thick liquid, almost solid, used topically
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Extracta
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(Extracts) mainly from plants, used topically or ingested
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Infusa
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(Infusions)heat water then add substance
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Linimenta
Definition
Liquids to be applied topically
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Liquores
Definition
Alcohol was vehicle
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Mellita
Definition
(Honeys) honey used as dosage forms
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Misturae
Definition
(Mixtures) solid or liquid dosage forms, powder could be mixed
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Mucilagines
Definition
Viscous vehicle, sticky, used in saps for sore throats
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Olea Distillata
Definition
(distilled oils) flavoring essences
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Oleoresinae
Definition
Mixture of oil and resin extracted from a plant
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Pilulae
Definition
(Pills) Pharmacist would form in in hand with bread
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Pulveres
Definition
(Poweders) mix with food, or drink
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Resinae
Definition
Pine tree saps
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Spiritus
Definition
Ethyl alcohol used as vehicle
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Syrupi
Definition
Sugars used to taste better
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Trochisi
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(Troches) like lozenges, powdery tablets
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Unguenta
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(Ointments) used for many skin ailments, messy
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Vina
Definition
(Wines) given orally, calming agent and relieve some pain
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