Glycerites

• Glycerites

  • solution or mixture of medicinal substances in not less than 50% by weight of glycerin
  • most are viscous while some are jelly-like
  • it is the solvent for the preparation of Antipyrine and Benzocaine Otic Solution
  • protectant, emollient, substitute for fatty ointment
  • hygroscopic - keep in tight containers
• Starch Glycerite: Category

  • Gel
• Starch Glycerite: Synonyms

  • Glyceratum amyli
  • Starch Glycerin
  • Glycamyl
• Starch Glycerite: Description of the final product

  • translucent, jelly-like mass
• Starch Glycerite: Uses

  • topical vehicle
  • protectant
• Glycerin

  • reducing agent
  • should not be triturated with strong oxidizing agent like KMnO4, CrO3 or KClO3, explosion will likely occur
  • it produces coloration with phenol, salicylates, tannins, etc. due to contamination with iron
  • strong HNO3/H2SO4 converts glycerin into an explosive nitroglycerin
• Starch Glycerite: Label

  • red
• Starch Glycerite: Container

  • 30 ml Flint, wide mouthed bottle
• Starch Glycerite: Method of Preparation

  • Trituration
• Starch Glycerite: Remarks

  • should be freshly prepared and stored in tight container