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Pharmacy Question on Drugs

Which of the following is the amount of 20% w/w benzocaine ointment required to be added to a suitable diluent ointment to prepare 5 kg of a 2.5% w/w benzocaine ointment?

A

2 kg

B

6.25 gm

C

62.5 gm

D

625 gm

Answer

625 gm

Explanation

Solution

The correct option is(D): 625 gm