• British Pharmacopoeia Volume III
  • Formulated Preparations: Specific Monographs

Syrup
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General Notices
Definition

Sucrose

667 g

Purified Water

Sufficient to produce 1000 g

One or more suitable antimicrobial preservatives may be added.

Extemporaneous preparation

The following directions apply.

Heat together until dissolved and add sufficient boiling Purified Water to produce 1000 g.

The syrup complies with the requirements stated under Oral Liquids and with the following requirements.

Tests
Optical rotation

+56° to +60°, Appendix V F.

Weight per mL

1.315 to 1.333 g, Appendix V G.

Storage

Syrup should not be exposed to undue fluctuations in temperature.

Labelling

When antimicrobial preservatives are added the suitability of the Syrup as a vehicle or diluent should be confirmed before use. The pH of Syrup may affect the solubility of basic or acidic materials.