A dosage form composed of a solid or mixture of solids reduced to a finely divided state and intended for internal or external use.  

The use of medicated powders for therapeutics is rampant. 

In general, powders are more stable than liquid dosage forms and are rapidly soluble, enabling drug to be absorbed quickly. 

Large powder particles will settle slowly than smaller powder particles. 

Powders are dispensed in what type of container?

Powders that are to be applied in body cavity such as ears, nose, vagina, tooth socket or throat. 

The following are methods of determining the particle size of a powder except:

The science of small particles:

Grinding a drug in mortar to reduce its particle size is specifically called:

Blending small amounts of powders by movement of a spatula through them on a sheet of paper or an ointment tile. 

When mixing a potent drug with a diluent, It is used to ensure the uniform distribution of POTENT drug. 

Substances that may become sticky or pasty or they may liquefy when mixed together

Substances that absorb moisture from the air to the extent that they will liquefy.

An example of efflorescent powder

Type of paper used for hygroscopic and deliquescent powders

Powders with volatile components are wrapped in what type of paper?

Powders flow well compared to granules. 

aka chartulae

Medicated powders may be intended for systemic effects such as laxatives and local effects such as analgesics. 

Prepared agglomerates of powders