Which statement about syrups is false?

• A. They are concentrated aqueous preparations of a sugar with or without flavoring agents and drugs.
• B. They are typically sweet.
• C. They are usually clear and colorless.
• D. They are used for oral administration.

Answer: (C)

Syrups are concentrated aqueous solutions of sugar, often with flavoring agents and drugs, formulated to be sweet and suitable for oral dosing. While many syrups are colorless, flavorings and added colorants can impart a tint, and some active ingredients or natural colors can also change the appearance. Because syrups can be colored, the statement that they are usually clear and colorless isn’t reliably true. The other points—being concentrated sugar solutions and typically sweet, and intended for oral administration—are correct.