Reduced Syllabus for B.

Pharm - Semester I (2024-25)

BP103T PHARMACEUTICS- I (Theory)

The topics indicated in red font should be taken up for self-study (in the form of
assignment) but will not be considered for examinations.

Sr. Content Hours Proposed Reference books

no. assigned hours
Unit I (10 hours)
1.1 Historical background 3 2 1. Introduction to drugs & pharmacy In:
and development of Ansel’s pharmaceutical dosage forms
profession of and drug delivery systems. Wolters
pharmacy: History of Kluwer. 9th edition. 1-26.
profession of 2. Evolution of Pharmacy In: Remington-
Pharmacy in India in
the science and practice of pharmacy.
relation to pharmacy
21st edition. Lippincott, Williams, and
education, industry
Wilkins. 2011. 7-19.
and organization,
Pharmacy as a career, 3. R. M. Mehta – Vallabh Prakashan -
Pharmacopoeias: Pharmaceutics I – Chapter 2 –
Introduction to IP, BP, Introduction to Pharmacopoeias
USP and Extra 4. Introduction In: Cooper & Gunn’s
Pharmacopoeia. Dispensing for Pharmaceutical Students
(Pharmacopoeias: 12th Edition- Introduction - Chapter 1 –
Also covered in page 5 & 6 – British National Formulary,
subject PIC hence British Pharmaceutical Codex, Extra
should be studied but Pharmacopoeia (Martindale)
not to be evaluated in 5. http://courseware.cutm.ac.in/wp-
exam)
content/uploads/2020/06/HISTORY-OF-
PHARMACY.pdf
6. Historical Background and Development
of Profession of Pharmacy In: Hazare A.,
Bhagwat D. A textbook of pharmaceutics
I. Nirali Prakashan. 2nd edition. 2018. 1.1-
1.42.
7. Websites of IP, BP, and USP.

1.2 Dosage forms: 3 1 1. Types of dispensed preparation In:

Introduction to dosage Cooper and Gunn’s dispensing for
forms, classification pharmaceutical students. 12th Edition.
and definitions CBS Publishers and distributors pvt. ltd.
2018. 8-12.
2. R. M. Mehta – Vallabh Prakashan -
Pharmaceutics I – Chapter 1 –
Introduction to Different Dosage forms
3. Introduction to dosage forms In: A
textbook of pharmaceutics I. Hazare A.,
Bhagwat D. Nirali Prakashan. 2nd edition.
2018. 2.1-2.36.
1.3 Prescription: 2 1 1. The prescription In: Remington-the
Definition, Parts of science and practice of pharmacy. 21st
prescription, handling edition. Lippincott, Williams, and
of Prescription and Wilkins. 2011. 1823-1839
Errors in prescription. 2. Introduction In: Cooper and Gunn’s
dispensing for pharmaceutical students.
12th Edition. CBS Publishers and
distributors pvt. ltd. 2018. 4-5.
3. R. M. Mehta – Vallabh Prakashan -
Pharmaceutics II – Chapter 1 –
Prescription
4. Prescription In: A textbook of
pharmaceutics I. Hazare A., Bhagwat D.
Nirali Prakashan. 2nd edition. 2018. 3.1-
3.14.

1.4 Posology: Definition, 2 2 1. Posology (Appendix 10) In: Cooper and

Factors affecting Gunn’s dispensing for pharmaceutical
posology. Paediatric students. 12th Edition. CBS Publishers
dose calculations and distributors pvt. ltd. 2018. 724-727.
based on age, body 2. Calculation of Doses: Patient
weight and body Parameters. In: Pharmaceutical
surface area.
calculations. Ansel H., Stockton S. 15th
(Students should be
Edition. Wolters Kluwer. 2017. 131-141.
given preliminary idea
about ADME) 3. Posology In: A textbook of
pharmaceutics I. Hazare A., Bhagwat D.
Nirali Prakashan. 2nd edition. 2018. 4.1-
4.12.

Unit II (10 hours)

2.1 Pharmaceutical 4 4 1. Weights and measures In: Cooper and
calculations: Weights Gunn’s dispensing for pharmaceutical
and measures– students. 12th Edition. CBS Publishers
Imperial & Metric and distributors pvt. ltd. 2018. 31-34.
system, Calculations 2. The imperial system In: Cooper and
involving percentage Gunn’s dispensing for pharmaceutical
solutions, allegation,
students. 12th Edition. CBS Publishers
(problems on HLB,
and distributors pvt. ltd. 2018. 699-719.
should be studied
but not to be 3. Fundamentals of Pharmaceutical
evaluated in exams), Calculations. In: Pharmaceutical
proof spirit and calculations. Ansel H., Stockton S. 15th
isotonic solutions Edition. Wolters Kluwer. 2017. 1-16.
based on freezing 4. International System of Units. In:
point and molecular Pharmaceutical calculations. Ansel H.,
weight. Stockton S. 15th Edition. WoltersKluwer.
2017. 17-35.
5. Percent Strength, Ratio Strength, and
Other Expressions of Concentration. In:
 Pharmaceutical calculations. Ansel H.,
Stockton S. 15th Edition. WoltersKluwer.
2017. 88-109.
6. Ansel H., Stockton S. Altering Product
Strength, Use of Stock Solutions, and
Problem Solving by Allegation. In:
Pharmaceutical calculations. 15th
Edition. Wolters Kluwer. 2017. 296-315.
7. Calculations In: Cooper and Gunn’s
dispensing for pharmaceutical
th
students. 12 Edition. CBS Publishers
and distributors pvt. ltd. 2018. 54-66.
8. Weights and measures In: Cooper and
Gunn’s dispensing for pharmaceutical
students. 12th Edition. CBS Publishers
and distributors pvt. ltd. 2018. 31-34.
9. Alcohol proof strength conversions In:
Pharmaceutical calculation by Ansel H.
13th Edition. Wolters Kluwer. 380-382.
10. Isotonic and buffer solutions In:
Pharmaceutical calculations. 15th
Edition. Wolters Kluwer. 2017. 189-213.
11. The formulation of injections In: Cooper
and Gunn’s dispensing for
th
pharmaceutical students. 12 Edition.
CBS Publishers and distributors pvt. ltd.
2018. 326-336.
12. Pharmaceutical calculations In: A
textbook of pharmaceutics I. Hazare A.,
Bhagwat D. Nirali Prakashan. 2ndedition.
2018. 5.1-5.16.

2.2 Powders: Definition, 3 3 1. Powders and capsules In: Ansel’s

classification, pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug
advantages and delivery systems. Wolters Kluwer. 9th
disadvantages, Simple edition. 184-202
& compound powders 2. Powders, granules and granulation In:
– official preparations,
Aulton’s pharmaceutics: The designand
dusting powders,
manufacture of medicines. Aulton M.,
effervescent,
Summers P. Churchill Livingstone. 4th
efflorescent and
hygroscopic powders, edition. 465-486.
eutectic mixtures. 3. Powders and oral unit dosage forms In:
Geometric dilutions. Cooper and Gunn’s dispensing for
pharmaceutical students. 12th Edition.
(examples of CBS Publishers and distributors pvt. ltd.
pharmacopoeial & 2018. 168-191.
marketed products
should be given)
 4. R. M. Mehta – Vallabh Prakashan -
Pharmaceutics II – Chapter 4 – Solid
Dosage forms- page 77
5. Powders In: A textbook of
pharmaceutics I. Hazare A., Bhagwat D.
Nirali Prakashan. 2nd edition. 2018.
6.1-6.14.

2.3 Liquid dosage forms: 3 3 1. Solutions In: Ansel’s pharmaceutical

Advantages and dosage forms and drug delivery
disadvantages of systems. Wolters Kluwer. 9th edition.
liquid dosage forms. 331-375.
Excipients used in 2. Powders, granules and granulation In:
formulation of liquid Aulton’s pharmaceutics: The designand
dosage forms.
manufacture of medicines. Aulton M.,
Solubility
Summers P. Churchill Livingstone. 4th
enhancement
techniques edition. 465-486.
(Solubility 3. Pharmaceutical solvents In: Solutions
enhancement and phase equilibria In: Remington-the
techniques to science and practice of pharmacy. 21st
be discussed edition. Lippincott, Williams, and
in brief with Wilkins. 2011. 221.
Basics of solubility 4. Methods to increase Solubility of
and factors affecting Poorly soluble drugs solvents In:
solubility) Solutions and phase equilibria In:
Remington-the science and practice of
pharmacy. 21st edition. Lippincott,
Williams, and Wilkins. 2011. 229.
5. Bioavailability enhancement through
enhancement of drug solubility or
dissolution rate In: Bioavailability and
bioequivalence In: Biopharmaceutics
and pharmacokinetics – a treatise.
Brahmankar and Jaiswal. 2015. 282-
289
6. Liquid dosage forms In: A textbook of
pharmaceutics I. Hazare A., Bhagwat D.
Nirali Prakashan. 2nd edition. 2018.
7.1-7.12.

Unit III (10 hours)

3.1 Monophasic liquids: 3 3 1. Solutions In: Cooper and Gunn’s
Definitions and dispensing for pharmaceuticalstudents.
preparations of 12th Edition. CBS Publishers and
Gargles, distributors pvt. ltd. 2018. 67-99.
Mouthwashes, Throat 2. R. M. Mehta – Vallabh Prakashan -
Paint, Eardrops, Nasal Pharmaceutics II – Chapter 5 –
drops, Enemas,
 Syrups, Elixirs, Monophasic Liquid Dosage forms- page
Liniments and Lotions. 105
(Examples of 3. Solutions In: Ansel’s pharmaceutical
pharmacopoeial & dosage forms and drug delivery
marketed products to systems. Wolters Kluwer. 9th edition.
be given) 331-375.
4. Solutions, Suspensions, Emulsions &
Extracts In: Remington-the science and
practice of pharmacy. 21st edition.
Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. 2011.
745-775.
5. Monophasic liquids In: A textbook of
pharmaceutics I. Hazare A., Bhagwat D.
Nirali Prakashan. 2nd edition. 2018.
8.1-8.24

3.2 Biphasic liquids: 7 6 1. Suspensions In: Cooper and Gunn’s

Suspensions: dispensing for pharmaceuticalstudents.
Definition, advantages 12th Edition. CBS Publishers and
and disadvantages, distributors pvt. ltd. 2018. 100-119.
classifications, 2. R. M. Mehta – Vallabh Prakashan -
Preparation of
Pharmaceutics II – Chapter 6&7 –
suspensions;
Biphasic Liquid Dosage Forms:
Flocculated and
Suspensions & Emulsions- page 135 &
Deflocculated
suspension & stability 150
problems and 3. Disperse systems In: Ansel’s
methods to overcome. pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug
Emulsions: Definition, delivery systems. Wolters Kluwer. 9th
classification, edition. 376-430.
emulsifying agent, test 4. Coarse dispersions In: Remington-the
for the identification science and practice of pharmacy. 21st
of type of Emulsion, edition. Lippincott, Williams, and
Methods of Wilkins. 2011. 319-337.
preparation & stability 5. Solutions, Suspensions, Emulsions &
problems and
Extracts In: Remington-the science and
methods to overcome.
practice of pharmacy. 21st edition.
(Examples of
pharmacopoeial & Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins. 2011.
marketed products to 745-775.
be given) 6. Biphasic Liquids: Suspensions In: A
textbook of pharmaceutics I. Hazare A.,
Bhagwat D. Nirali Prakashan. 2nd
edition. 2018. 9.1-9.22.
7. Evaluation of suspension stability In:
Biphasic liquids In: Lachman/
Lieberman’s The theory and practice of
industrial pharmacy. 4th Edition. CBS
publishers and distributors.
 8. Emulsions and creams In: Cooper and
Gunn’s dispensing for pharmaceutical
students. 12th Edition. CBS Publishers
and distributors pvt. ltd. 2018. 120-152.
9. Biphasic Liquids: Emulsions In: A
textbook of pharmaceutics I. Hazare A.,
Bhagwat D. Nirali Prakashan. 2nd
edition. 2018. 10.1-10.22.
10. Stability of emulsions In: Biphasic
liquids In: Lachman/ Lieberman’s The
theory and practice of industrial
pharmacy. 4th Edition. CBS publishers
and distributors.

Unit IV (8 hours)
4.1 Suppositories: 5 3 1. Suppositories & Pessaries In: Cooper
Definition, types, and Gunn’s dispensing for
advantages and pharmaceutical students. 12th Edition.
disadvantages, types CBS Publishers and distributors pvt. ltd.
of bases, methods of 2018. 232-252.
preparations. 2. R. M. Mehta – Vallabh Prakashan -
Displacement value &
Pharmaceutics II – Chapter 9- page 195
its calculations,
3. Suppositories In: A textbook of
evaluation of
suppositories. pharmaceutics I. Hazare A., Bhagwat D.
(Examples of Nirali Prakashan. 2nd edition. 2018.
pharmacopoeial & 11.1-11.26.
marketed products to 4. Evaluation of suppositories In:
be given) Suppositories In: Lachman/
Lieberman’s The theory and practice of
industrial pharmacy. 4th Edition. CBS
publishers and distributors.

4.2 Pharmaceutical 3 2 1. Incompatibility In: Cooper and Gunn’s

incompatibilities: dispensing for pharmaceuticalstudents.
Definition, 12th Edition. CBS Publishers and
classification, physical, distributors pvt. ltd. 2018. 253-264.
chemical and 2. R. M. Mehta – Vallabh Prakashan -
therapeutic
Pharmaceutics II – Chapter 2- page 46
incompatibilities with
3. Pharmaceutical Incompatibilities In: A
examples
textbook of pharmaceutics I. Hazare A.,
(Only one example
of each sub-type Bhagwat D. Nirali Prakashan. 2nd
incompatibility is edition. 2018. 12.1-12.12.
to be studied.
Only general and no
specific questions to
be asked)
Unit V (7 hours)
5 Semisolid dosage 7 6 1. Ointments, pastes, and jellies In:
forms: Definitions, Cooper and Gunn’s dispensing for
 classification, pharmaceutical students. 12th Edition.
mechanisms and CBS Publishers and distributors pvt. ltd.
factors influencing 2018. 192-231.
dermal penetration of 2. Emulsions and creams In: Cooper and
drugs. Preparation of Gunn’s dispensing for pharmaceutical
ointments, pastes, students. 12th Edition. CBS Publishers
creams and gels.
and distributors pvt. ltd. 2018. 153-167.
Excipients used in
3. R. M. Mehta – Vallabh Prakashan -
semi solid dosage
Pharmaceutics II – Chapter 8 –
forms. Evaluation of
semi solid dosages Semisolid Dosage forms- page 170
forms 4. Gels and Magmas In: Disperse systems
(Examples of In: Ansel’s pharmaceutical dosage
pharmacopoeial & forms and drug delivery systems.
marketed products Wolters Kluwer. 9th edition. 385.
to be studied) 5. Gels and magmas In: 5. Solutions,
Suspensions, Emulsions & Extracts In:
Remington-the science and practice of
pharmacy. 21st edition. Lippincott,
Williams, and Wilkins. 2011. 745.
6. Evaluation of semisolids: In: Semisolids
In: Lachman/ Lieberman’s The theory
and practice of industrial pharmacy. 4th
Edition. CBS publishers anddistributors.
7. Semisolid Dosage Forms In: A textbook
of pharmaceutics I. Hazare A., Bhagwat
D. Nirali Prakashan. 2nd edition. 2018.
13.1-13.42.

Total Hours 45 36

Reference books as per the syllabus

1. H. C. Ansel et al., Pharmaceutical Dosage Form and Drug Delivery System, Lippincott
Williams and Walkins, New Delhi.
2. Carter S.J., Cooper and Gunn’s-Dispensing for Pharmaceutical Students, CBS publishers, New
Delhi
3. M.E. Aulton, Pharmaceutics, The Science& Dosage Form Design, Churchill Livingstone,
Edinburgh.
4. Indian pharmacopoeia.
5. British pharmacopoeia.
6. Lachmann. Theory and Practice of Industrial Pharmacy,Lea& Febiger Publisher, The
University of Michigan.
7. Alfonso R. Gennaro Remington. The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, Lippincott Williams,
New Delhi.
8. Carter S.J., Cooper and Gunn’s. Tutorial Pharmacy, CBS Publications, New Delhi.
9. E.A. Rawlins, Bentley’s Text Book of Pharmaceutics, English Language Book Society, Elsevier
Health Sciences, USA.
10. Isaac Ghebre Sellassie: Pharmaceutical Pelletization Technology, Marcel Dekker, INC, New
York.
11. Dilip M. Parikh: Handbook of Pharmaceutical Granulation Technology, Marcel Dekker, INC,
New York.
12. Francoise Nieloud and Gilberte Marti-Mestres: Pharmaceutical Emulsions and Suspensions,
Marcel Dekker, INC, New York.
Blueprint for offline exam
Question paper (With options)

Question no. Sub questions Unit number

Q. 1. (MCQs – all 1–6 I
compulsory) 7–9 II
10 – 12 III
13 – 16 IV
17 – 20 V
Q. 2. (5 M questions. 1 and 2 I
Attempt any 7 out of 3 and 4 II
9) 5 and 6 III
7 and 8 IV
9 V
Q. 3. (10 M 1 II
questions. Attempt 2 III
any 2 out of 3) 3 V
Total marks 95
To be attempted 75

Chapter-wise distribution

Unit number No of MCQs Number of 5M Number of 10M Maximum

questions questions weightage
I 6 3 -- 21
II 3 2 1 23
III 3 2 1 23
IV 4 2 -- 14
V 4 -- 1 14
Total 20*1 = 20 9*5 = 45 3*10 = 30 95
Blueprint for online exam
Question paper (With options)

Question no. Sub questions Unit number

Q. 1. MCQs (All 1–4 I
compulsory) 5–8 II
[40 marks – 2*20] 9 – 12 III
13 – 16 IV
17 – 20 V
Q. 2. Descriptive 1 and 2 I
questions (Any 8 out 3 and 4 II
of 10) 5 and 6 III
[32 marks – 4*8] 7 and 8 IV
9 and 10 V
Q. 3. Long question 1 II
(Any 1 out of 2) 2 III
[8 marks – 1*8]
Total marks 96
To be attempted 80

Chapter-wise distribution

Unit number No of MCQs Number of 4M Number of 8M Maximum

questions questions weightage
I 4 2 -- 16
II 4 2 1 24
III 4 2 1 24
IV 4 2 -- 16
V 4 2 -- 16
Total 20*2 = 40 10*4 = 40 2*8 = 16 96
CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM for Undergraduate Programme (Bachelor of Pharmacy, B. Pharm.) in
PHARMACY
Revised Course (Revised 2019) from the academic year 2022-23

BP109P PHARMACEUTICS- I (Practical)

Sr. Name of the formulation YouTube link
no.
Syrups
1 Syrup IP’66 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtoVGlXuXuM
2 Compound syrup of Ferrous https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKTKTmYHweI
Phosphate BPC
Elixirs (Any One)
3 Piperazine citrate elixir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOzqeHGxdiw
4 Paracetamol pediatric elixir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGVoNMZcJ_w
Linctus (Any One)
5 Terpin Hydrate Linctus IP’66
6 Iodine Throat Paint (Mandl’s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eZBZToEGyY
Paint)
Solutions
7 Strong solution of ammonium https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWEPm3fzcrA
acetate
8 Cresol with soap solution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9A1WY-n58gk
9 Lugol’s solution https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ho6bWYg6rA
Suspensions
10 Calamine lotion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EBX5_A6qikA
11 Magnesium Hydroxide https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYXtN-1FvCI
mixture
12 Aluminimum Hydroxide gel
Emulsions
13 Turpentine Liniment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbX0HKDC0RE&t=388s
14 Liquid paraffin emulsion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qw7QKapwKj0
Powders and Granules
15 ORS powder (WHO) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoXOsFS9pVI
16 Effervescent granules https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWW0PsmEz1o
17 Dusting powder https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bkrx5ro-n7I
18 Divided powders Video on geometric dilution -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-3DoyKy0zE
Suppositories
19 Glycero gelatin suppository https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGAG3bocv2Y
20 Coca butter suppository https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfMcwKGt9TU
21 Zinc Oxide suppository

Semisolids
22 Sulphur ointment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TfElygrXZ0
23 Non staining-iodine ointment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vO0V6eNMetE
with methyl salicylate
24 Carbopol gel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMq2pOFl2fE
Gargles and Mouthwashes (Any One)
25 Iodine gargle
26 Chlorhexidine mouthwash
Reference books as per the syllabus

1. H. C. Ansel et al., Pharmaceutical Dosage Form and Drug Delivery System, Lippincott
Williams and Walkins, New Delhi.
2. Carter S.J., Cooper and Gunn’s-Dispensing for Pharmaceutical Students, CBS publishers, New
Delhi
3. M.E. Aulton, Pharmaceutics, The Science& Dosage Form Design, Churchill Livingstone,
Edinburgh.
4. Indian pharmacopoeia.
5. British pharmacopoeia.
6. Lachmann. Theory and Practice of Industrial Pharmacy,Lea& Febiger Publisher, The
University of Michigan.
7. Alfonso R. Gennaro Remington. The Science and Practice of Pharmacy, Lippincott Williams,
New Delhi.
8. Carter S.J., Cooper and Gunn’s. Tutorial Pharmacy, CBS Publications, New Delhi.
9. E.A. Rawlins, Bentley’s Text Book of Pharmaceutics, English Language Book Society, Elsevier
Health Sciences, USA.
10. Isaac Ghebre Sellassie: Pharmaceutical Pelletization Technology, Marcel Dekker, INC, New
York.
11. Dilip M. Parikh: Handbook of Pharmaceutical Granulation Technology, Marcel Dekker, INC,
New York
12. Francoise Nieloud and Gilberte Marti-Mestres: Pharmaceutical Emulsions and Suspensions,
Marcel Dekker, INC, New York.

Additional recommendation

Hajare A. and Bhagwat D. A practical handbook of pharmaceutics-I. 2nd edition. Nirali Prakashan.
2018.