Which of the following dosage forms is a clear, hydroalcoholic, flavored and sweetened mixture, containing water and alcohol?
Elixir
Syrup
Suspension
Collodion
Elixir
Rationale: An elixir is a clear, hydroalcoholic, flavored and sweetened mixture, containing water and alcohol. A syrup is an aqueous solution containing sucrose substitutes. A suspension is a two-phase system in which solid particles are dispersed in a liquid vehicle. Collodions are topical dosage forms that contain pyroxylin dissolved in alcohol and ether.
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