Continuous presentation: bounded by unit of presentation; solid dose forms

This Editorial Guide is used for Education Purposes Only. It is used in the Authoring Courses and Certifications. It is based on the January 2026 Editorial Guide.

Examples: vials, ampoules, sachets, containing solid dose forms such as powders or granules which may or may not be dissolved before administration

The unit of presentation usually either uses the same word (even though it is a different concept) as the (package item) container, or the (package item) container is a more granular concept and the unit of presentation uses a less granular term. Strength is expressed as "per one unit of presentation" and the presentation strength and the concentration are exactly the same.

Example: Pack of 10 vials each containing 2g cefotaxime powder for solution for injection

Manufactured dose form	Powder for solution for injection
Unit of presentation	vial	The vial "bounds" the 2g of the dose form
[Pack size]	10 vials in the carton
Precise active ingredient	cefotaxime sodium
Basis of strength substance	cefotaxime
Presentation strength (logical)	2 g per 1 unit of presentation
Presentation strength	2 g [per 1 vial]	UCUM: 2 g per 1 each
Concentration strength		The concentration of cefotaxime in the powder inside the vial is known to the regulatory agency but is not deemed clinically significant.

Example: Pack of 50 sachets containing 4g of colestyramine powder for oral solution

Manufactured dose form	Powder for oral suspension
Unit of presentation	Sachet	The sachet "bounds" the 4g of the dose form
[Pack size]	50 sachets in the box
Precise active ingredient	colestyramine
Basis of strength substance	colestyramine
Presentation strength (logical)	4 g per 1 unit of presentation
Presentation strength	4 g per 1 sachet	UCUM: 4 g per 1 each
Concentration strength		The concentration of colestyramine in the powder inside the sachet is known to the regulatory agency but not deemed clinically significant

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