Learning objectives
- to acquire a deep-rooted knowledge of the fundamental principles of the formulation of herbal remedies and to develop the ability to apply these principles to specific problems in the formulation science;
-to acquire a comprehensive understanding of how health product are developed and manufactured.
- to acquire the independent learning ability required for continuing professional development
Prerequisites
It is preferable to have already passed the exams of“general chemistry” and “organic chemistry”.
Course unit content
Metrology
Good laboratory Practices
Pharmaceutical Processes:
Particle size reduction
Mixing
Distillation
Cristallization
Filtration
Dryng
Dissolution
Granulation
- Pharmaceutical dosage- forms
Solid dosage forms:
Powders
Granules
Capsules
Tablets
Semi-solid formulations:
Liquid formulations:
Solutions
Suspensions
Emulsions
Herbal Extracts
Bibliography
P. Colombo, PL Catellani, Agazzaniga, E. Menegatti, E. Vidale, Principi di Tecnologie Farmaceutiche, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano (2004)
M. Amorosa, Principi di Tecnica Farmaceutica, Libreria Universitaria L. Tinarelli, Bologna (1998).
Farmacopea Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana, XII Edizione, Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato, Roma (2008)
