Carbol-Fuchsin Topical Solution
»Prepare Carbol-Fuchsin Topical Solution as follows:
Basic Fuchsin 3g
Phenol 45g
Resorcinol 100g
Acetone 50mL
Alcohol 100mL
Purified Water,a sufficient quantity,
to make
1000mL
Dissolve the Basic Fuchsin in a mixture of the Acetone and Alcohol,and add to this solution the Phenol and Resorcinol previously dissolved in 725mLof Purified Water.Then add sufficient Purified Water to make the product measure 1000mL,and mix.
Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight,light-resistant containers.
Specific gravity á841ñ: not less than 0.990and not more than 1.050.
Alcohol content á611ñ: between 7.0%and 10.0%of C2H5OH.
Auxiliary Information— Staff Liaison:Karen A Russo,Ph.D.,Scientist
Expert Committee:(PA1)Pharmaceutical Analysis 1
USP28–NF23Page 349
Phone Number:1-301-816-8379