Vehicle for Oral Suspension
» Prepare Vehicle for Oral Suspension as follows (see Pharmaceutical CompoundingNonsterile Preparations 795).
Calculate the quantity of each ingredient required for the total amount to be prepared. Accurately weigh/measure each ingredient. Heat about 90 mL of the Purified Water to 70 to 75. Dissolve the Methylparaben, followed by the Citric Acid, Dibasic Sodium Phosphate, and Potassium Sorbate in the heated water. Remove from the heat. Constantly mixing, slowly sprinkle on the Microcrystalline Cellulose, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, and Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium. Continue to stir until fully hydrated, add the Simethicone, and mix well. Add sufficient Purified Water to volume, and mix well. Adjust the pH if necessary. Package, and label.
Packaging and storage
Package in a tight, light-resistant container, and store at controlled room temperature.
Labeling
Label it to indicate that it is for use in compounding oral solutions and suspensions.
pH 791:
an apparent pH between 4.0 and 5.0.
Auxiliary Information
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