Aromatic Elixir
DEFINITION
Prepare Aromatic Elixir as follows.
| Suitable essential oil(s) | |
| Syrup | 375 mL |
| Talc | 30 g |
| Alcohol, Purified Water, each a sufficient quantity to make | 1000 mL |
Dissolve the oil(s) in Alcohol to make 250 mL. To this solution add the Syrup in several portions, agitating vigorously after each addition. Then add the required quantity of Purified Water in the same manner. Mix Talc with the liquid, and pass through a filter, dampened with Diluted Alcohol, and return the filtrate until a clear liquid is obtained.
OTHER COMPONENTS
• Alcohol Determination, Method II 
611
:
21.0%–23.0% of C2H5OH, with acetone being used as the internal standard
611:
21.0%–23.0% of C2H5OH, with acetone being used as the internal standard
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Packaging and Storage:
Package in tight containers.
Auxiliary Information—
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| Topic/Question | Contact | Expert Committee |
|---|---|---|
| Monograph | Jeanne H. Sun
Assistant Scientific Liaison 1-301-816-3361 |
(CMP2010) Compounding |
USP35–NF30 Page 1701