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Is it possible to prepare ivermectin 3 mg in capsules to be used alongside a benzyl benzoate-based cream for a family suffering from scabies, following a dermatologist's prescription for both the cream and oral ivermectin 3 mg?
Given that 1 part phenol plus 10 parts water results in approximately 9% phenol, is the statement that it is 90% phenol a mistake, and what solvent should be used for a solution containing 80% phenol?
How much oleoresina capsici is required to prepare a 0.075% hydrophilic capsaicin cream?
What is the correct formula for Zinc liniment, considering the traditional composition of 60 g zinc oxide, 700 mg oleic acid (potentially replaced by Arlacel C if unavailable), and 39.3 g groundnut oil with sieved zinc oxide, or the alternative NF lime oil liniment consisting of 10 g zinc oxide, 5 g borax, and 42.5 g each of cod liver oil and lime water for dermatological use?
What is a suitable replacement for a prehistoric disinfecting and drying powder formula intended for a young man with subcutaneous acne on his back, specifically containing sulfur but no skin antibiotics (such as erythromycin or clindamycin), given that the original prescription included 3% colloidal sulfur (unavailable), 0.5 g hexachlorophene (unavailable), 5 g magnesium stearate, 5 g light magnesium carbonate, 2 drops of rose oil, and talc up to 100 g?
How can a compounded preparation containing 8% clobetasol propionate in collodion be formulated?
Zinc stearate for diaper ointment is no longer available; can it be omitted or replaced with something else in a regularly made formula consisting of 30 g zinc oxide, 6 g zinc stearate, 6 g magnesium stearate, 90 g cod liver oil, and lanolin up to 300 g?
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