Question
Pharmaceutics Question on Stability of formulated products
Statement I: The problem of declining potency in an unstable preparation can be ameliorated by the addition of an excess or overage of the active ingredient.
Statement II: Overages, are added to pharmaceutical formulations to keep the content of the active ingredient well above the limit, compatible with therapeutic requirements, for a predetermined period of time
A
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B
Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect
C
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
D
Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct
Answer
Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect