Uniformity of content
Uniformity of Content
Uniformity of content (pronunciation: yoo-ni-FORM-i-tee of KON-tent) is a term used in the field of Pharmacy and Pharmacology to describe the requirement that each dosage unit (such as a tablet or capsule) must contain a consistent amount of the active ingredient. This is crucial to ensure that each dose delivered to a patient is safe and effective.
Etymology
The term 'Uniformity of content' is derived from the English words 'uniformity', meaning consistency, and 'content', referring to the active ingredient contained in a dosage unit.
Related Terms
- Dosage Form: The physical form in which a medication is produced for administration, such as a tablet, capsule, or liquid.
- Active Ingredient: The component of a medication that is biologically active.
- Pharmaceutical Quality Control: The process of ensuring that a pharmaceutical product is safe, effective, and meets specified quality standards.
- Pharmacopoeia: A book containing directions for the identification of compound medicines, and published by the authority of a government or a medical or pharmaceutical society.
See Also
- Uniformity of Weight
- Uniformity of Dosage Units
- Pharmaceutical Formulation
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Uniformity of content
- Wikipedia's article - Uniformity of content
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