FACULTY OF PHARMACY
Pharm D III Year (Main Backlog) Examination, July 2018
Subject: Pharmaceutical Formulations
Time: 3 Hours Max.Marks: 70
Note: Answer all questions from Part A. Any Five questions from Part B.
PART A (10x2 20 Marks)
1 Write about significance of clarity test.
2 What is bloom strength and explain its importance.
3 Write a note on preservatives used in ophthalmic products.
4 Write about leaker test of parenterals.
5 Give the classification of emulsifying agents with suitable examples.
6 Write about preservatives for ophthalmic products.
7 Explain displacement value and mention its importance.
8 Explain about lamination and capping.
9 What are the defects of sugar coating?
10 Write about sedimentation parameters.
PART B (50 Marks)
11 Explain briefly about various excipients used in tablet formulation and their functions. 10
12 Explain in detail the different granulation techniques for the preparation of tablets
with their advantages. 10
13 Define and classify capsule. Explain the manufacturing and evaluation of soft gelatin
capsules. 2+8
14 Explain formulation and evaluation of suspensions. Write different identification tests
of emulsions. 7+3
15 With the help of neat labeled diagram explain the layout of small volume parenteral
unit. Explain the official quality control tests of parenterals. 5+5
16 What are the suppositories and write about the bases used for their preparation.
Write about formulation of jellies.
17 Discuss in detail about the containers used in packaging of parenterals. 10
18 Define prolonged action dosage form. Write their advantages and disadvantages.
Explain the formulation and evaluation of transdermal patches. 10