Aromatic Elixir
»Prepare Aromatic Elixir as follows:
Suitable essential oil(s)
Syrup 375mL
Talc 30g
Alcohol,Purified Water,each a
sufficient quantity,to make 1000mL
Dissolve the oil(s)in Alcohol to make 250mL.To this solution add the Syrup in several portions,agitating vigorously after each addition,and afterwards add,in the same manner,the required quantity of Purified Water.Mix the Talc with the liquid,and filter through a filter wetted with Diluted Alcohol,returning the filtrate until a clear liquid is obtained.
Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight containers.
Alcohol content,Method IIá611ñ: between 21.0%and 23.0%of C2H5OH,acetone being used as the internal standard.
Auxiliary Information— Staff Liaison:Catherine Sheehan,B.Sc.,Scientist
Expert Committee:(EMC)Excipients:Monograph Content
USP28–NF23Page 2958
Phone Number:1-301-816-8262