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‘ concentration of atleast 45 per cent min The sweet taste
‘can also be obtained by using other polyols or sweetening
‘agents. Syrups usually contain aromatic or other favouring
agents. Each dose ffom a multidose container is administered
bby means ofa device suicable for measuring the
preseribed volume, The device is usually a spoon ors cup
{oe volumes of 5 mi. or maliples thereof
LABELLING
"The label states the name and concentration of the polyol ot
sweetening agent
POWDERS AND GRANULES FOR SYRUPS
DEFINITION
Powders and granules for syrups are inteaded to be
reconstituted with che prescribed liquid t produce a liquid
preparation Tor oral use. ‘They may contain excipients 10
Iliate dissolution.
Alter dissoluion, they comply withthe requirement for
syrups
‘TESTS
Uniformity of dosage units
Single-dose powders and granules for syrups comply with the
test for uniformity of dosage units (2.9.40) of where justified
and authorised, with the tests for uniformity of content
and/or uniformity of mass shown below. Herbal drugs and
herbal drug preparations present inthe dosage form are not
subject tothe provisions of this paragraph
Uniformity of content (2.9.
‘Unless otherwise prescribed dr usted and authorised,
single-dose powders and granules for syrups with a content of
active substance fess than 2 mg or less than 2 percent ofthe
{otal mass comply with test B for uniformity of content of|
single dose preparations. Ifthe preparation has more than
‘one active substance, the requirement applies only to those
‘substances that comespond ro the above conditions.
Uniformity of mass (2.9.5,
Single-dose powders and granules fr syrups comply with the
test for uniformity of mas of single-dose preparations. Ifthe
test for uniformity of content is presribed forall che acive
substances, the test for uniformity of mass i not required.
Oral Liquids of the British
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DEFINITION
Ona Liquids othe than Orat Emulsions may be supped s
tiquids or prepared just before issue for use by dissolving or
dispersing granules or powder in the liquid stated on the
iter
LABELLING
“The abel ates for On Emulsions, Ol Suenos end
there appropiate or Mares thatthe bone should be
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IF the Ora Lig is sapped as granules or powder 0 be
Consittd jut before ve fru the abel states thatthe
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contents ofthe container are granules or powder forthe
preparation of an Oral Liquid
ELDURS
DEFINITION
lis are clear, favoured Oral Liquids contining one or
more active ingredients dissolved in a vehicle that usually
contains a high proportion of Sucrose ora suitable
polyhydre slechol or alcohols and may also contain Ethanol
(96 percent) or a Dilute Ethanol
LINCTUSES
DEFINITION
Linctases are viscous Oral Liquids that may contain one or
more active ingrediens in solution. The vehicle usually
‘contains a high proportion of Sucrose, other sugus or @
suitable polyhyrc alcohol orsleohols.Lincrses are
lovended for use in the teatment or relief of cough, and ate
sipped and swallowed slowly without te addon of water.
MIXTURES
DEFINITION
‘Mixtures are Oral Liquids containing one or more active
ingredient dissolved, suspended or dispersed ina suitable
‘hile. Suspended solids may separate slowly on standing
but are eulyredispersed on shaking,
‘ORAL EMULSIONS
DEFINITION
(rat Emulsions are Oral Liquids consining one ot more
active ingredients. They ae stabilised ol-in-vater
dispersion, either or both phases of which may contain
slssolved solids, Solids may ato be suspended in Oral
Emulsions.
‘When issued for use, Oral Emulsions should be supplied in
wide-mouthed bottes.
[Extemporoneous preparation
In Oral Emulsions prepared according tothe formula and
dliceeons given for Extemporaneous preparation, the
quancgy of emubifying agent spciid in individual
‘monographs may be reduced 10 yield a preparation of
suitable consistency provided that by to dong the stably of
the preparation is not adverscly affected,
Nasal Preparations
(Ph, Bae, monogroph 0676)
DEFINITION
[Nasal preparations are preparations intended for
‘administration to the nasal cavities to deliver active
substances for a local or systemic effect. They are liquid,
‘emivsolid or solid prepartions containing one ot moce
sctive substances in a suitable vehicle. They may contain
excipients, for example to adjust the tonicity o viscosity of
the preparation, to adjust or sable the pH, to inerease the
solubility of the active substances, to stable the preparation
(oF wo provide adequate antimicrobial properties.
The excipients do not adversely affect the intended medicinal
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action ofthe preparation or, at the concentrations used,
‘cause toxicity or undve loca irtation.
[Neral preparations are supplied ia mukidose or single-dose
containers, if necessary provided witha suitable
‘administration device that is designed to avoid the
Jiteducton of contamina
Unless ciherwise justified and authorised, aqueous nasal
preparations supplied in multidose containers conta a
suitable presevaive ata suitable concentration, except where
the preparation isl has adequate antimicrobial properties.
Preparations for administration to the injured nose,
particularly when the mucosa is damaged, or prior to surgery
are sterile and, unless otherwise justified and authorised, fee
{rom preservatives and supplied in single-dose contsiners.
‘Where applicable containers for nusl preparations comply
Containers (3:1 and subsection) and Gontinn (2.2 and
subeections.
Sreral categories of masa preparations may be dniubed:
— nasal ops
— nesal sprays
= sal powders
— semisolid neal preparations,
nasal washes,
mal Ss
PRODUCTION
ang the development of masa preparations whose
formulation contains a preseativ, the need fr abd the
eficacy of the chosen preservative shal be demonstrated to
the nsfiction ofthe competent auhoriy. A sable text
rmethod together with eter or adging the preservative
‘ropes ofthe foemulaon are provided in general chapter
S13. Bficay of antimicrobial presereation.
Jn the manufacture, peckaging storage and dsuibuon of
ual propoaons, suitable meavues ae taken o ease
{he meri quabys recommendations on this aspect are
provided in gene chapce 51.4. Minobilgeal qua of
ow sterie plarmacasialpreprain and subuanc for
Phamacaal e-
Serle nasal preparations are prepared using materials and
methods designed to easrestenity and to avoid the
introduction of contaminant andthe growth of miro-
organisms eecommenvations on this aspect ae provided
general copter 5-1. Methods of proparaton of tle probs
In dhe manaficac of nasal preparations containing doperst
particles, measures ae taken to ensue a suitsble and
controled parle size with regard to the intended use
During manufacture of metered-dose nasal prays and
smetere-lse nasal powders supplied in mulidore
Containers, the uniformity af delivered dose must be ensured
ihn a comainer (aua-conuine) and bewecn containers
(overcontains).
For inua-conine testing of the usifomnity of delivered
dog, att gen in the Tes secon
For inte-continertesig ofthe unifomiy of delivered
doe, se blow.
Uniformity of delivered dose, inter-container testing
nes others jutied and suhore, the est applic
Propare and wth containers a diced their the
pati.
‘An example of suitable procedure i to take 10 cootiness
and ellec a single dose from each container, collecting the
ore athe besaning (Bom 3 contsinen), middle (Eom
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4 containers) and end (Geom 3 containers) ofthe number of
ses stated on the label, Other intr-containe resting
procedures are possible, where jusied
A sultable dose collection apparatus i descbed in the
monograph Preparations for inhalation (0671).
‘Tests
Sterility 2.6.0
‘Where the label states thatthe preparation is sei it
complies with the test
STORAGE
If the preparation is sterile store in a sterile, airtight, tamper-
evident contine.
LABELLING
The label sate:
the name of any added preservative;
= where applicable, chac the preparation is sterile
for mulidese containers
~ the petiod within which the preparation is to be used
her openings
— where applicable, the number of deliveries pee
— where applicable, the delivered dose of ifustiied and
authorised (eg. where the dose has been established
ssa metered dose or as a presmetered dose), the
metered dose or the pre-metered dose
NASAL DROPS
DEFINITION
[Nasal drops ate liquid preparations intended for insiltion
into the nasal cavities, They are solutions, emulsions or
suspension
NNesal drops that are emulsions may show evidence of phase
separation but are readily redispersed on shaking. Nasal
‘drops that are suspensions may show a sediment that i
readily dispersed on shaking to give a suspension that
‘emai sufficiently stable to enable the corect dose to be
delivered
[Nasal drops ace usually supplied in mulidose containers of
fase ora suitable plastic material chat are fied with an
Incogal dropper ot with a screw cap of suitable materials
Incorporating « dropper and rubber or plastic teat, This cap
Assembly may also be supplied seperately.
PRODUCTION
‘During the development of nasal drops supplied in sngle-
dose container, it matt be demonstrated thatthe nomial
content can be withdravm from the container.
‘Tests
‘Unless otherwise prescribed or justified and authorised, nasal