NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -Answer: preservative are generally not added in syrup because of unavailability of water required for growth of microorganism.

Detailed explanation-2: -medications administered as medicated syrups are antitussive agents and antihistamines. artificial sweetening agents and viscosity builders. and dextrose have been the only one used in the preparation of syrups. less commonly, sugar maple.

Detailed explanation-3: -Among the preservatives commonly used in syrups with the usually effective concentrations are benzoic acid 0.1-0.2%, sodium benzoate 0.1-0.2% and various combinations of methylparabens, propylparabens and butylparabens.