FACULTY OF PHARMACY
Pharm D. YDC) III Year (Instant) Examination, January 2018
Subject Pharmaceutical Formulations
Time 3 hours Max. Marks 70
Note: Answer all questions from Part-A. Answer any FIVE questions from Part-B.
PART A (10 x 2 20 Marks)
1 Enumerate the advantages of soft gelatin capsules. 2
2 List out the different types of tablets. 2
3 Differentiate between dosator and dosing disc for capsule filling. 2
4 Define suspension and emulsion with examples of preparation for each. 2
5 Differentiate between creaming and cracking. 2
6 Explain the leak test for parenterals. 2
7 Distinguish between flocculated and deflocculated suspensions. 2
8 List out different types of waters used in pharmaceutical dosage form preparations. 2
9 What is displacement value? How is it calculated? 2
10 Compare and contrast between conventional and controlled release dosage forms
with suitable examples. 2
PART B x 10 50 Marks)
11 Discuss about the different granulation techniques for the preparation of tablets. 10
12 Distinguish between diffusible and indiffusible solids. 2
Write the procedure for the preparation of calamine lotion and its evaluation by
sedimentation ratio. 8
13 Write about the following evaluation tests for parenteral dosage forms.
Invivo pyrogen testing ii) Clarity test 6
Add a note on working of laminar air flow. 4
14 Define the following controlled drug delivery systems 10
Transdermal ii) Ocular iii) Rectal iv) Buccal Implants
15 Describe the different types of ointment bases used with their advantages and
limitations. 10
16 Discuss about the types of packaging materials used and types of packing of
pharmaceutical dosage forms. 10
17 Write about the preparation of suppository with examples. 10
18 Explain the steps involved in sugar coating technique with the compositions of
coating liquids at each steps. 10