BP102T Practical Experiments & Viva Questions
Comprehensive practical laboratory experiments and frequently asked oral viva voce questions with model answers for General Pharmacy (BP102T) following PCI 2026 academic standards.
🔬 Prescribed Laboratory Practical Experiments
Preparation of Simple Syrup IP
Objective: Prepare, filter, and evaluate 100 mL of Simple Syrup IP (66.7% w/w sucrose in purified water).
Preparation of Castor Oil Emulsion (Primary Emulsion Method)
Objective: Formulate and dispense a 10% Castor Oil emulsion using the dry gum method (Oil:Water:Gum ratio 4:2:1).
Preparation of Pediatric Paracetamol Suspension
Objective: Formulate paracetamol pediatric suspension using compound tragacanth powder as suspending agent.
Preparation of Aqueous Iodine Solution (Lugol's Solution IP)
Objective: Prepare and standardize 5% Iodine with 10% Potassium Iodide aqueous solution.
High-Yield Oral Viva Voce Questions & Model Answers
Why does Simple Syrup IP not require added chemical preservatives?
The high osmotic pressure of 66.7% w/w sucrose dehydrates microorganisms, preventing bacterial and fungal growth.
What is the primary difference between flocculated and deflocculated suspensions?
Flocculated suspensions form loose networks that settle rapidly but redisperse easily; deflocculated particles settle slowly but form an irreversible hard cake.
How do you distinguish an O/W emulsion from a W/O emulsion in the laboratory?
By dilution test (O/W dilutes with water), dye test (water-soluble dye colors O/W continuous phase), or conductivity test (O/W conducts electricity).