Elixir

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003813",
  "term": "Elixir",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A clear, sweetened liquid dosage form for oral administration, containing one or more active pharmaceutical ingredients dissolved in a hydroalcoholic solvent. The solvent system consists of water and alcohol, with the alcohol serving to dissolve water-insoluble components and act as a preservative. The alcohol content in commercial elixirs varies from approximately 5% to 40% by volume.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 971. 'Glossary of terms related to pharmaceutics (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 983 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-04-10-14)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/elixir/"
}