How are spirits used in pharmaceutical practice?

How are spirits used in pharmaceutical practice?

• A. As solvents for inorganic salts only
• B. As topical antiseptics only
• C. Flavoring agents, preparation of aromatic drugs
• D. As primary sedatives

Answer: (C)

Spirits are alcoholic solutions of volatile aromatic substances used in pharmacy. Their main function is to impart flavor and aroma and to dissolve essential oils so they can be incorporated into aromatic drugs. This is why flavoring agents and the preparation of aromatic drugs best describe their use. They aren’t limited to solvents for inorganic salts, nor are they primarily topical antiseptics or sedatives.

Spirits are alcoholic solutions of volatile aromatic substances used in pharmacy. Their main function is to impart flavor and aroma and to dissolve essential oils so they can be incorporated into aromatic drugs. This is why flavoring agents and the preparation of aromatic drugs best describe their use. They aren’t limited to solvents for inorganic salts, nor are they primarily topical antiseptics or sedatives.