Masterly’s Series, Lab Manual of Pharmaceutics-I (As Per GTU & PCI Syllabus)

Abstract

This laboratory manual serves as a structured practical guide compiled exclusively for first-year D.Pharm (Diploma in Pharmacy) students. It aligns strictly with the old and updated Education Regulations established by the Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) and Gujarat Technological University (GTU) syllabi. Introduction to Official Compendia: Teaches students how to properly interpret and calculate formulations using regulatory standards like the Indian Pharmacopoeia (IP) and the National Formulary of India (NFI).Basic Formulation & Dispensing: Step-by-step guidance on weighing, mixing, compounding, and finishing fundamental dosage forms, including syrups, elixirs, aromatic waters, solutions, suspensions, and emulsions. Monograph Compliance: Instils precise methods for calculating the working formula derived from a master formula, applying appropriate industrial packaging, and enforcing accurate warning label placement. Cosmetics & Practical Demos: Introduces foundational chemical preparations for everyday cosmetics (such as cold creams or lotions) alongside demonstrations detailing basic tablet compression and quality control metrics.