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Differences Between Elixirs and Spirits

The document compares elixirs and spirits, highlighting their definitions, compositions, and uses. Elixirs are sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions with an alcohol content of 5% to 40%, used primarily as oral medications, while spirits are high-alcohol solutions (over 60%) used for volatile oils and medicinal preparations. A comparison table summarizes their differences in alcohol content, solubility, usage, and form.

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Differences Between Elixirs and Spirits

The document compares elixirs and spirits, highlighting their definitions, compositions, and uses. Elixirs are sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions with an alcohol content of 5% to 40%, used primarily as oral medications, while spirits are high-alcohol solutions (over 60%) used for volatile oils and medicinal preparations. A comparison table summarizes their differences in alcohol content, solubility, usage, and form.

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Differences Between Elixirs and

Spirits
A Comparative Study
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Definition & Composition
• Elixirs
• • Clear, sweetened hydroalcoholic solutions.
• • Typically contain active ingredients dissolved
in a water and alcohol mixture.

• Spirits
• • Alcoholic or hydroalcoholic solutions of
volatile substances.
• • Typically have a high alcohol content to
dissolve volatile oils.
Solubility & Alcohol Content
• Elixirs
• • Alcohol content ranges from 5% to 40%.
• • Used for the solubility of both hydrophilic
and lipophilic ingredients.

• Spirits
• • Alcohol content usually exceeds 60%.
• • Primarily used for volatile oils and aromatic
substances.
Uses & Applications
• Elixirs
• • Commonly used as oral liquid medications.
• • Often flavored to improve palatability.

• Spirits
• • Used in medicinal preparations and as
flavoring agents.
• • Can be used topically for antiseptic
purposes.
Comparison Table
Aspect Elixirs Spirits

Alcohol Content 5% to 40% Over 60%

Solubility Hydrophilic and lipophilic Volatile oils, aromatic


ingredients substances
Usage Oral medications, flavored Medicinal preparations,
topical antiseptic
Form Clear, sweetened solution Alcoholic solution with
volatile substances

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