Calcium Carbonate Oral Suspension
DEFINITION
Calcium Carbonate Oral Suspension contains NLT 90.0% and NMT 110.0% of the labeled amount of calcium carbonate (CaCO3).
IDENTIFICATION
• A. Identification Tests—General, Calcium 
191
: The addition of acetic acid to it produces effervescence (presence of carbonate). The resulting solution, after boiling, meets the requirements.
191: The addition of acetic acid to it produces effervescence (presence of carbonate). The resulting solution, after boiling, meets the requirements.ASSAY
• Procedure
Sample solution: Transfer a portion of Oral Suspension, equivalent to 1 g of calcium carbonate, previously well shaken in its original container, to a beaker with the aid of 25 mL of water. Add 20 mL of 1 N hydrochloric acid. Heat on a steam bath for 30 min. Allow to cool, and transfer with the aid of water to a 100-mL volumetric flask. Dilute with water to volume. Mix, and filter.
Blank: 100 mL of water, 15 mL of 1 N sodium hydroxide, and 5 mL of triethanolamine
Titrimetric system
(See Titrimetry 541.)
541.)Mode: Direct titration
Titrant: 0.05 M edetate disodium VS
Indicator: 100 mg of hydroxy naphthol blue
Endpoint detection: Visual, change to distinct blue
Analysis: Transfer 20.0 mL of the Sample solution to a suitable container. Dilute with water to 100 mL. Add 15 mL of 1 N sodium hydroxide, 5 mL of triethanolamine, and 100 mg of hydroxy naphthol blue. Titrate with the Titrant.
Calculate the percentage of the labeled amount of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the sample taken:
Result = [(VS 
VB) × M × F × 100]/W
VB) × M × F × 100]/W| VS | = | = volume of the Titrant consumed by the Sample solution (mL) |
| VB | = | = volume of the Titrant consumed by the Blank (mL) |
| M | = | = Titrant molarity (mmol/mL) |
| F | = | = equivalency factor, 100.09 mg/mmol |
| W | = | = nominal amount of calcium carbonate taken for the Analysis (mg) |
Acceptance criteria: 90.0%–110.0%
IMPURITIES
• Limit of Fluoride
[Note—Prepare and store all solutions in plastic containers. ]
Solution A: 294 mg/mL of sodium citrate dihydrate in water
Standard stock solution: 1.1 mg/mL of USP Sodium Fluoride RS in water
Standard solution: Combine 20.0 mL of the Standard stock solution with 50.0 mL of Solution A, and dilute with water to 100.0 mL. [Note—Each mL of this solution contains 100 µg of fluoride ion. ]
Sample solution: Transfer a portion of Oral Suspension, equivalent to 2.0 g of calcium carbonate, to a beaker containing a plastic-coated stirring bar. Add 20 mL of water and 4.0 mL of hydrochloric acid. Stir until dissolved. Add 50.0 mL of Solution A and sufficient water to make 100.0 mL.
Electrode system: Use a fluoride-specific ion-indicating electrode and a silver–silver chloride reference electrode connected to a pH meter capable of measuring potentials with a minimum reproducibility of ±0.2 mV (see pH 791).
791).Standard response line: Transfer 50.0 mL of Solution A and 4.0 mL of hydrochloric acid to a beaker. Add water to make 100.0 mL. Add a plastic-coated stirring bar, insert the electrodes into the solution, and stir for 15 min. Read the potential, in mV. Continue stirring, and at 5-min intervals add 100, 100, 300, and 500 µL of the Standard solution, reading the potential 5 min after each addition. Plot the logarithms of the cumulative fluoride ion concentrations (0.1, 0.2, 0.5, and 1.0 µg/mL) versus potential, in mV.
Analysis: Rinse and dry the electrodes, and insert them into the Sample solution. Stir for 5 min, and read the potential, in mV. From the measured potential and the Standard response line, determine the concentration, C, in µg/mL, of fluoride ion in the Sample solution.
Calculate the content of fluoride in the sample taken:
Result = (V × C)/W
| V | = | = volume of the Sample solution (mL) |
| C | = | = determined concentration of fluoride in the Sample solution (µg/mL) |
| W | = | = nominal weight of calcium carbonate taken (g) |
Acceptance criteria: 50 µg/g, with respect to the labeled amount of calcium carbonate
• Arsenic, Method I 211
211 Test preparation: Slowly dissolve a portion of Oral Suspension equivalent to 1.0 g of calcium carbonate in 15 mL of hydrochloric acid. Dilute with water to 55 mL.
Analysis: Proceed as directed in the chapter, except omit the addition of 20 mL of 7 N sulfuric acid specified under Procedure.
Acceptance criteria: NMT 3 µg/g, with respect to the labeled amount of calcium carbonate
• Lead 251
251 Test preparation: Mix a portion of Oral Suspension equivalent to 1.0 g of calcium carbonate in 5 mL of water.
Analysis: To the Test preparation slowly add 8 mL of 3 N hydrochloric acid. Evaporate on a steam bath to dryness, and dissolve the residue in 5 mL of water.
Acceptance criteria: NMT 3 µg/g, with respect to the labeled amount of calcium carbonate
• Heavy Metals 231
231 Test preparation: Mix a portion of Oral Suspension equivalent to 1.0 g of calcium carbonate with 5 mL of water. Slowly add 8 mL of 3 N hydrochloric acid, and evaporate on a steam bath to dryness. Dissolve the residue in 20 mL of water. Filter, and add water to the filtrate to make 25 mL.
Acceptance criteria: NMT 20 µg/g, with respect to the labeled amount of calcium carbonate
SPECIFIC TESTS
• Microbial Enumeration Tests 61 and Tests for Specified Microorganisms 62: The total aerobic microbial count is NMT 102 cfu/mL. It meets the requirements of the tests for absence of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.
61 and Tests for Specified Microorganisms 62: The total aerobic microbial count is NMT 102 cfu/mL. It meets the requirements of the tests for absence of Escherichia coli and Pseudomonas aeruginosa.• pH 791: 7.5–8.7
791: 7.5–8.7ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Packaging and Storage: Preserve in tight containers, and avoid freezing.
• USP Reference Standards 11
11 USP Sodium Fluoride RS
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