The process of rubbing ,grinding or pulverizing a substance to create a finer particles.

A process used to blend ingredents with a spatula often used in preparation of creams and ointments.

The large amount in a solution into which ingredients are dissolved.

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A method for filling capsules in which the back of a capsule is repeatedly punched into a cake of medicines untill full.

a process used to reduce the particle size of a soild during the perperation of an ointment.

the act of combining two substances using non grinding techniques such as spaulation ,stifing and tumbling .

A inactive ingredient that is added to the active drug in compounding a tablet,capsule,solution and topical

A process used to combine a powers by placimg them in a bag; rotating and shaking

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A small lozenge that contains active medication.

A process used to blend powders through the use of a sieve.

tablet that disintegrates rapidly within 30 sec on the tounge.

A process that uses a mortar and pestle to gradually combine several active ingredients (diluent)

An ingredient dissolved in a solution or dispersed in a suspension.