| A | B |
|---|
| Syrups | sugar-based solutions that have medication dissolveed into theml |
| Elixirs | contain dissolved medication in an alcohol base or water & alcohol base |
| Emulsions | mixture of water and oil |
| Suspensions | liquids tha thave very small, solid particles suspended in the base solution |
| Lotions | thinner than creams because their base contains more water |
| Creams | have medications in a base that is part oil and part water, meant for topical use |
| ointments | contain medicatin in a glycol or oil base |
| Gels | contain medication in a viscous liquid tha teasily penetrates the skin and does not leave a residue |
