Suspension Structured Vehicle
»Prepare Suspension Structured Vehicle as follows (see Pharmaceutical Compounding—Nonsterile Preparations á795ñ):
Potassium Sorbate 0.15g
Xanthan Gum 0.15g
Citric Acid,Anhydrous 0.15g
Sucrose 20g
Purified Water,a sufficient quantity
to make 100mL
Transfer the Potassium Sorbate to a suitable beaker,and dissolve in 50mLof Purified Water.Place the beaker on an electric hot plate and stirrer,and add into the vortex,slowly stirring,the Xanthan Gum.Apply minimal heat,and incorporate the Citric Acid and the Sucrose.Add a sufficient quantity of Purified Water to obtain a final volume of 100mL,and mix.
Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight,light-resistant containers.Store at room temperature,and avoid freezing.
Labeling— Label it to state that it must be well shaken before using.
Beyond-use date— Thirty days after the day on which it was compounded.
Auxiliary Information— Staff Liaison:Claudia C.Okeke,Ph.D.,Associate Director
Expert Committee:(CRX)Compounding Pharmacy
USP28–NF23Page 3097
Pharmacopeial Forum:Volume No.28(2)Page 429
Phone Number:1-301-816-8243