B.Pharmacy Pharmaceutics-I is the first step into the world of pharmacy for aspiring pharmacists. In this course, students learn the basics of drug formulation, dosage forms, and the science behind making medicines. From understanding how different drugs work to learning how to create safe and effective medications, this course covers it all. Through hands-on experiments and classroom learning, students gain the skills they need to become knowledgeable and responsible pharmacists who play a crucial role in healthcare. B.Pharmacy Pharmaceutics-I sets the foundation for a rewarding career dedicated to helping others live healthier lives through the power of medicine.

It is with great pleasure that we introduce the book “Pharmaceutics-I”. The book allows for the lucid understanding of different dosage forms and processing methods. This book is a genuine effort to clarify the basics of Pharmaceutics in an effortless and interesting manner, as per the syllabus prescribed for the D.Pharm, Part I students by Board of Technical Education. All efforts have been made to keep the text error-free and to present the subject in a student friendly and easy to understand. However, any suggestions and constructive comments would be highly appreciated and incorporated in the future edition.

Pharmaceutics- I is a complete textbook for undergraduate pharmacy students as per the latest PCI syllabus requirement by various universities of India. This book is written in a very simple language giving suitable illustration wherever required to make the students understands the topics in a better manner. This book covers the historical background and development of profession of pharmacy, prescription, posology, and pharmaceutical calculations. The different dosage forms solid, semisolid, liquid like powder, paste, suspension, emulsion respectively and pharmaceutical incompatibilities are describe proper manner. After reading this book the student should be able to understand the professional way of handling the prescription and preparation of various conventional dosage forms.

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'Pharmaceutics-I' is a book on pharmaceutical experiments for First Semester B.Pharm students. It has relevant features like tables, diagrams, uses of ingredients. The author has also included viva questions after each practical. The information given is duly updated in accordance with the Based on syllabus prescribed by PCI Course Regulations 2014 .The students and teachers, alike, will find the book useful. It has covered topics like syrups, elixirs,solutions, suspensions, emulsions, powders and granules, suppositories, semisolids and gargles and mouthwashes, etc. It is different from other books as it is based on actual experiments carried out by the author.

The concept of pharmaceutics, as applied in the speciality of Pharmacy, encompasses a broad spectrum of interrelated subject areas. It is generally regarded as the core discipline in Pharmacy, covering the well-defined and articulated stages to which a drug is subjected in its development into dosage forms and delivery to consumers. The book consists of all basic aspects related to pharmaceutics. In the general introduction to pharmaceutics, the book contains the history of pharmacy, the development of pharmacy, different dosage forms, prescriptions, how to calculate the dose, and factors affecting doses. The book covers various concepts of weighing and measuring, pharmaceutical calculation, pharmaceutical powders or mixtures, and liquid dosage forms intended for internal and external use. It also explains how to prepare monophasic and biphasic liquid formulations and suppositories. Additionally, it helps in understanding the different excipients used in semisolid formulations, the mechanisms associated with them, influencing factors for drug penetration, and the development of different semisolid dosage forms.

The term "PHARMACEUTICS-I" has enormous relevance in the broad and vibrant area of pharmacy. This course serves as an entry point, exposing students to the fundamental ideas and procedures that guide the development, production, and assessment of pharmaceutical dosage forms. You will go on a tour through the fascinating world of pharmaceutics on these pages, learning about its origins, growth, and crucial influence on the pharmacy profession. You will learn about the lengthy history of pharmacy in India, its connections to business, government, and academia, as well as the crucial roles that pharmacopoeias like IP, BP, USP, and Extra Pharmacopoeia played. If you continue exploring, you will come across the interesting world of dose forms. You will learn about their many categories and definitions, the craft of writing prescriptions, and the significance of precision while managing prescriptions. You will get an understanding of the elements affecting dosage determination, including calculations unique to pediatric dosages, via the investigation of posology. You will grasp the complexities of weights and measures, percentage solutions, alligation, proof spirit, and isotonic solutions as the course advances, allowing you to enter the realm of pharmaceutical calculations. Your understanding of the importance of pharmaceutical calculations in ensuring precise and efficient dose formulation will grow. After that, the course will fully immerse you in the world of different dosage forms. You will look at the classifications, preparation methods, definitions, benefits, and drawbacks of monophasic liquids, suspensions, and emulsions, as well as the difficulties of stability and compatibility. You will also delve into the varieties, preparation techniques, and assessment standards of the intriguing field of suppositories. Exploration of semisolid dosage forms, such as ointments, pastes, creams, and gels, marks the end of the adventure. You will learn about the processes and variables affecting the dermal absorption of medications and develop an awareness of the formulation strategies and assessment methodologies used with various dose forms.

The book is named "A Textbook of PHARMACEUTICS-I" (according to PCI regulations). The writers' original intention for the book was to provide a compiled database for simple comprehension of PHARMACEUTICS-I. This book aims to enlighten readers on cutting-edge drug delivery methods and provide guidance to tutors and students on PHARMACEUTICS I foundational ideas. The primary goal in writing this textbook was to fulfill undergraduates' needs in accordance with PCI regulations by presenting material in an eloquent, concise manner. This volume is intended to provide knowledge on PHARMACEUTICS-I to postgraduate students in addition to adhering to the curriculum of PCI's undergraduate pharmacy courses. We guarantee that this book will be highly appreciated by academics, professionals in the field, postgraduate students, and graduates. Any suggestions, nevertheless, for how to make the text even better are welcome and will be duly noted.

Introducing the book "Physical Pharmaceutics-I" is something that fills me with an incredible amount of joy. The content of this book has been meticulously crafted to adhere to the curriculum for Bachelor of Pharmacy students that has been outlined by the Pharmacy Council of India. An effort has been made to investigate the topic using terminology that is as straightforward as possible in order to make it more simply digestible for pupils. The book has a number of illustrations, such as flowcharts and diagrams that make it simple for students to comprehend complex ideas. It is the author's honest desire that both students and academicians would take something helpful away from reading this book.