Applications of suspension

Applications

·  Suspension is usually applicable for drug which is insoluble or poorly soluble. E.g.
Prednisolone suspension

·  To prevent degradation of drug or to improve stability of drug.

E.g. Oxytetracycline suspension

·  To mask the taste of bitter of unpleasant drug.
E.g. Chloramphenicol palmitate suspension

·  Suspension of drug can be formulated for topical application e.g. Calamine lotion

·  Suspension can be formulated for parentral application in order to control rate of drug
absorption.

·  Vaccines as a immunizing agent are often formulated as suspension.
E.g. Cholera vaccine

·  X-ray contrast agent are also formulated as suspension.
E.g. Barium sulphate for examination of alimentary tract