URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID SUSPENSION 50MG/ML
Generic Name : Ursodeoxycholic Acid
Indication : Cholestatic liver diseases (eg. primary biliary cirrhosis, primary cholangitis etc)
Dosage Form : Suspension
Strength : 50mg/mL
Stability : 30 days
Storage : Refrigerate or at room temperature
INGREDIENTS
Ursodeoxycholic Acid 300mg 20 capsules
Vehicle qs 120mL
VEHICLE OF CHOICE:
• Ora-Blend® or Ora-Blend SF® or
• Ora-Plus® : Ora-Sweet® (1:1) or
• Equivalent vehicle to Ora-Sweet® : Ora-Plus® (1:1)
How to prepare URSODEOXYCHOLIC ACID SUSPENSION 50MG/ML:
1. If Ora-Blend® is unavailable, pre-mix the Ora-Plus and Ora-Sweet, to form the diluent.
2. Open capsules and empty the contents into a mortar and add the diluent.
3. Levigate the powder until smooth paste is formed.
4. Add vehicle to the paste until liquid is formed and transfer the liquid into a container.
5. Use additional vehicle to rinse the remaining drug from the mortar and pour into the container.
6. Make up to final volume with vehicle.
7. Shake well and label.
NOTES:
1. Ora-Blend SF® should not be used in neonates ≤28 days corrected age.
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