Question

A prescription reads as follows: Rx Pilocarpine Nitrate 0.3 g Boric Acid Solution q.s. ad 30 mL Make isoton. Sol. Sig: Apply to eyes as directed. Boric acid has an E-value of 0.52. Pilocarpine Nitrate has an E-value of 0.22 How many milliliters of a 5% stock solution of boric acid is needed to fill this prescription. How is this worked out?

Answer 1

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