Master formulation and compounding records
Ingredients
Ingredient chips: FDA 503A categories and lists, 21 CFR 216.24, and NIOSH hazardous drugs. Check an ingredient in detail, including FDA shortages.
Beyond-use date
Current: 90 days · Duration supported by the cited stability study for this formula, container, and storage.
Work out the BUD
Beyond-use date
14 days
Refrigerator
- Nonpreserved aqueous dosage form: 14 days, refrigerated.
- A nonpreserved aqueous CNSP must be stored in a refrigerator for this BUD.
USP <795> §10.4 (CNSPs requiring shorter BUDs), Table 4 (BUD limits by type of preparation)
Rules current as of the USP <795> and <797> revisions official November 1, 2023. Verify against the current official USP chapter before assigning a BUD.
Master formulation record: Clonidine oral suspension 20 mcg/mL
Oral suspension · Oral · Nonsterile (USP <795>) · Batch 100 mL
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Role | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| Clonidine hydrochloride | active | 2 mg |
| Ora-Blend | vehicle | q.s. |
Equipment
- Class A prescription balance or electronic balance
- Mortar and pestle
- Graduated cylinder
Quality control
- Visual inspection: uniform appearance, no foreign matter
- Final volume or weight checked
Packaging, storage, and BUD
Container: Amber plastic bottles · Storage: Controlled room temperature · BUD: 90 days
Basis: Duration supported by the cited stability study for this formula, container, and storage. Coache D et al. PLoS One. 2021;16(11):e0260279. PMC8631633
Labeling
Shake well. Store as directed. Discard after the beyond-use date.
References
- Coache D, Friciu M, Roullin VG, Boulé M, Forest JM, Leclair G. Stability evaluation of compounded clonidine hydrochloride oral liquids based on a solid-phase extraction HPLC-UV method. PLoS One. 2021;16(11):e0260279. PMC8631633. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8631633/
Record contents follow the master formulation and compounding record sections of USP <795> and <797>; check your state board's requirements. For licensed clinicians. Use with clinical judgment.