Types of suspensions
Gels
Magma/Milk
Lotions
Mixtures
Aqueous suspensions of large, insoluble inorganic drugs giving them a whitish color compared to gels
Magma/Milk
Low viscosity of liquid suspensions or dispersions intended for external application to the body
Lotions
Contains API’s which are dissolved or suspended in a liquid vehicle
Mixtures
Loose aggregate
Flocculated
Higher sedimentation rate
Flocculated
Easily redispersible
Flocculated
Pharmaceutically elegant
Flocculated
Rapid clearance of supernatant
Flocculated
Pleasing appearance on standing
Deflocculated