Title 12. STERILIZATION METHODS FOR ALL PHARMACEUTICAL PRODUCTS.pdf ✅

PHARMD GURU Page 2  Non injectables like irrigation fluids, dialysis fluids are needed to be sterilized by an autoclave.  Ophthalmic preparations are sterilized by aseptic processes.  Dressings containing cellulose are sterilized by autoclaving, if it withstands the temperature.  Wax containing materials has to be sterilized by dry heat sterilization.  Implants present in small cylinders, which contain some hormones and polymers withstanding the temperature are sterilized by autoclaving and dry heat sterilization.  Sutures and ligatures, in case of absorbable sutures, are sterilized by terminal sterilization using gamma radiation.  Non absorbable sutures are sterilized by autoclaving.
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