Carbol-Fuchsin Topical Solution
» Prepare Carbol-Fuchsin Topical Solution as follows:
| Basic Fuchsin | 3 g |
| Phenol | 45 g |
| Resorcinol | 100 g |
| Acetone | 50 mL |
| Alcohol | 100 mL |
| Purified Water, a sufficient | |
 quantity, to make |
1000 mL |
Dissolve the Basic Fuchsin in a mixture of the Acetone and Alcohol, and add to this solution the Phenol and Resorcinol previously dissolved in 725 mL of Purified Water. Then add sufficient Purified Water to make the product measure 1000 mL, and mix.
Packaging and storage—
Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers.
Specific gravity 
841
:
not less than 0.990 and not more than 1.050.
841:
not less than 0.990 and not more than 1.050.
Alcohol content 611:
between 7.0% and 10.0% of C2H5OH.
611:
between 7.0% and 10.0% of C2H5OH.
Auxiliary Information—
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| Topic/Question | Contact | Expert Committee |
|---|---|---|
| Monograph | Domenick Vicchio, Ph.D.
Senior Scientific Liaison 1-301-998-6828 |
(SM42010) Monographs - Small Molecules 4 |
USP35–NF30 Page 2490