White Lotion
(Current title—not to change until July 1,2007)
Monograph title change—to become official July 1,2007
See Zinc Sulfide Topical Suspension
»Prepare White Lotion as follows:
Zinc Sulfate 40g
Sulfurated Potash 40g
Purified Water,a sufficient quantity,
to make
1000mL
Dissolve the Zinc Sulfate and the Sulfurated Potash separately,each in 450mLof Purified Water,and filter each solution.Add the sulfurated potash solution slowly to the zinc sulfate solution with constant stirring.Then add the required amount of purified water,and mix.
NOTE—Prepare the Lotion fresh,and shake it thoroughly before dispensing.
Packaging and storage— Dispense in tight containers.
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Expert Committee:(EMC)Excipients:Monograph Content
USP28–NF23Page 2057
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