Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates Solution for Irrigation
» Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates Solution for Irrigation is a sterile, aqueous solution containing the equivalent of not less than 90.0 percent and not more than 130.0 percent of the labeled amounts of neomycin and of polymyxin B. It may contain a suitable preservative.
Packaging and storage—
Preserve in tight containers.
Labeling—
Label it to indicate that it is to be diluted for use in a urinary bladder irrigation and is not intended for injection.
Thin-layer chromatographic identification test 
201BNP
:
meets the requirements.
201BNP:
meets the requirements.
Sterility 71—
It meets the requirements when tested as directed for Membrane Filtration under Test for Sterility of the Product to be Examined.
71—
It meets the requirements when tested as directed for Membrane Filtration under Test for Sterility of the Product to be Examined.
pH 791:
between 4.5 and 6.0.
791:
between 4.5 and 6.0.
Assay for neomycin and Assay for polymyxin B—
Proceed with Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates Solution for Irrigation as directed in the Assay for neomycin and in the Assay for polymyxin B under Neomycin and Polymyxin B Sulfates and Hydrocortisone Otic Solution.
Auxiliary Information—
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| Topic/Question | Contact | Expert Committee |
| Monograph | Ahalya Wise, M.S.
Scientist 1-301-816-8161 |
(MDANT05) Monograph Development-Antibiotics |
| Reference Standards | Lili Wang, Technical Services Scientist 1-301-816-8129 RSTech@usp.org |
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| 71 |
Radhakrishna S Tirumalai, Ph.D.
Senior Scientist 1-301-816-8339 |
(MSA05) Microbiology and Sterility Assurance |
USP32–NF27 Page 3056
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