Elixir is defined as which of the following?

• A. Clear, Flavored Contains Alcohol
• B. A Very Small Amount of Liquid, Given by Dropper
• C. Fine Spray or Mist (Nebulizer)
• D. A Liquid Pushed Through the Air in Tiny Drops; May Be Sprayed into the Nose

Answer: (A)

Elixir is a clear, flavored liquid that contains alcohol and is intended for oral use. It’s a sweetened hydroalcoholic solution, with flavoring to improve taste. This distinguishes it from other liquid forms: a very small amount given by dropper describes drops or tinctures, not an elixir; a fine spray or mist made by a nebulizer is for inhalation; and a liquid sprayed into the nose is a nasal spray. The defining feature of an elixir is the clear, flavored, alcohol-containing liquid prepared for oral administration.