Throat Paint: Solution or dispersion of one or more active agents.
• Throat paints are viscous liquid preparations used
for mouth and throat infections.
• Glycerin is commonly used as a base because being
viscous it adheres to mucous membranes for a long period.
• Glycerin prolongs the action of medicaments.
• Glycerin also provides a sweet taste to preparation.
For example: Boroglycerin, Phenol glycerin throat
paint.
Storage: Throat paint
should be stored in an airtight container and in a cool place.
Labeling:
For EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
Not to be swallowed.
Formula: Rx
Potassium iodide - 2.5 gm
Iodine - 1.25 gm
Alcohol – 4 ml
Water - 2.5 ml
Peppermint oil - 0.4 ml
Glycerin – 100 ml
Dissolve the potassium iodide in water. Add the iodine
and stir until completely dissolved.
Dissolve peppermint oil in alcohol 90% in a small
container and transfer it into an iodine solution.
Transfer the paint into a measuring cylinder and make
up the volume to q.s.
• Paint is applied with a soft brush.
Packing: A wide-mouth,
fluted, light-resistant, screw car glass bottle is used and dispensed in an amber-colored
bottle.