Polyethylene Glycol Ointment
»Prepare Polyethylene Glycol Ointment as follows:
| Polyethylene Glycol 3350 | 400g |
| Polyethylene Glycol 400 | 600g |
| to make | 1000g |
Heat the two ingredients on a water bath to 65
.Allow to cool,and stir until congealed.If a firmer preparation is desired,replace up to 100g of the polyethylene glycol 400with an equal amount of polyethylene glycol 3350.
.Allow to cool,and stir until congealed.If a firmer preparation is desired,replace up to 100g of the polyethylene glycol 400with an equal amount of polyethylene glycol 3350.
NOTE—If 6percent to 25percent of an aqueous solution is to be incorporated in Polyethylene Glycol Ointment,replace 50g of the polyethylene glycol 3350with an equal amount of stearyl alcohol.
Packaging and storage—
Preserve in well-closed containers.
Auxiliary Information—
Staff Liaison:Catherine Sheehan,B.Sc.,Scientist
Expert Committee:(EMC)Excipients:Monograph Content
USP28–NF23Page 3055
Pharmacopeial Forum:Volume No.29(3)Page 702
Phone Number:1-301-816-8262