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ATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Acceptance criteria/Table 2 Second Supplement to USP35–NF30 5909 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Footnote b: Change
cis isomer of the hydroxy compound.
to:
trans isomer of the hydroxy compound.
AND
Footnote c: Change
trans isomer of the hydroxy compound.
to:
cis isomer of the hydroxy compound.
AND
Footnote d: Change
cisRead More
HYMETELLOSE IMPURITIES/Chloride and Sulfate, Chloride <221> USP36–NF31 2044 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Change the subsection title
Standard solution
to:
Control solution
AND
Line 4 of Analysis: Change
Standard solution
to:
Control solution
AND
Line 2 of Acceptance criteria: Change
Standard solution
to:
Read More
OXYCODONE AND ACETAMINOPHEN TABLETS IDENTIFICATION/A. Thin-Layer Chromatography USP36–NF31 4645 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 2 of Sample solution: Change
in a mixture of methanol and water (4:1).
to:
in a 5-mL mixture of methanol and water (4:1).
METHENAMINE ORAL SOLUTION ASSAY/Procedure USP36–NF31 4288 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 10 of Analysis: Change
BS = absorbance of the Sample blank
to:
BS = absorbance of the Standard blank
POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, POTASSIUM BICARBONATE, AND POTASSIUM CITRATE EFFERVESCENT TABLETS FOR ORAL SOLUTION Assay for potassium USP36–NF31 4843 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 2: Change
Potassium stock solution and Standard preparations
to:
Standard stock solution and Standard solutions
AND
Line 1 of Procedure: Change
for Procedure in the Assay under Potassium Chloride Oral Solution.
Read More
AMITRIPTYLINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS IDENTIFICATION/A. USP36–NF31 2464 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 2: Change
Sample solution: Nominally 0.01 mg/mL of amitriptyline hydrochloride in methanol from a suitable amount of finely powdered Tablets. Filter a portion of the solution, and use the filtrate for analysis.
to:
Sample stock solution: Nominally 0.1 mg/mL of… Read More
LEVETIRACETAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS USP35–NF30 3659 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 9 of USP Reference Standards <11>: Change
C8H14ClNO3 207.65
to:
C8H15ClN2O2 206.67
INOSITOL SPECIFIC TESTS/Conductivity USP36–NF31 2049 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Sample solution: Change
Transfer 10.0 g of Inositol, weighed and calculated on the dried basis, to a 50-mL volumetric flask, and dissolve in and dilute with water (previously boiled and cooled to room temperature) to volume.
to:
0.2 g/mL of Inositol in water (previously… Read More
OXYCODONE TEREPHTHALATE ASSAY/Procedure USP36–NF31 4648 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 7 of Analysis: Change
RU = internal standard ratio (peak response of oxycodone/peak response of ethylparaben) from the Standard solution
RS = internal standard ratio (peak response of oxycodone/peak response of ethylparaben) from the Read More
CALCIUM SULFATE SPECIFIC TESTS/Loss on Drying <731> USP35–NF30 1724 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Acceptance criteria: Change
NMT 1.5% for the anhydrous form and NMT 19.0%–23.0% for the dihydrate
to:
NMT 1.5% for the anhydrous form and 19.0%–23.0% for the dihydrate
SELEGILINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS Dissolution <711> USP36–NF31 5120 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 3 of Chromatographic system: Change
Chromatograph the Standard solution, and record the peak responses.
to:
The flow rate is 1.0 mL/min. Chromatograph the Standard solution, and record the peak responses.
FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM USP Reference standards <11> USP36–NF31 3679 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 6: Change
C14H15NO2
to:
C14H13NO2
VANCOMYCIN INJECTION SPECIFIC TESTS/Composition of Vancomycin USP35–NF30 5003 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 16 of Analysis: Change
D = dilution factor, Sample stock solution to Sample solution, 25
to:
D = dilution factor, Sample stock solution to Sample solution
AND
Line 29 of Analysis: Change
D = dilution factor, Read More
HYDROGENATED POLYDECENE ASSAY/Content of Decene Oligomer USP36–NF31 2133 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 3 of System suitability: Change
[Note—The retention time for squalene is about 18 min; the relative retention times for tetradecane, hexadecane, and squalene are about 0.5, 0.6, and 1.0, respectively.]
to:
[Note—The retention time for squalane is about 18 min; the relative… Read More
PENTAZOCINE INJECTION Chemical Information USP36–NF31 4734 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 1: Remove all chemical information.
IFOSFAMIDE Chloroform-insoluble phosphorus USP35–NF30 3477 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 18 of Test preparation: Change
ammonium hydroxide solution.
to:
ammonium hydroxide.
TACROLIMUS CAPSULES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP36–NF31 5257 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 11 of USP Tacrolimus System Suitability Mixture RS: Change
and tacrolimus 8-propyl analog
(3S,4R,5S,8S,9E,12S,14S,15R,16S,18R,19R,26aS)-5,6,8,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,24,25,26,26a-hexadecahydro-5,… Read More
FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM INJECTION USP Reference standards <11> USP36–NF31 3680 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 6: Change
C14H15NO2
to:
C14H13NO2
VINORELBINE INJECTION Related compounds USP35–NF30 5028 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Delete the subsection Standard solution and Diluted standard solution.
Replace with:
Standard solution—Dissolve an accurately weighed quantity of USP Vinorelbine Tartrate RS in Mobile phase to obtain a solution having a known concentration of about 1.4 mg per mL.… Read More
POLYVINYL ACETATE PHTHALATE IMPURITIES/Free Phthalic Acid USP36–NF31 2168 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Sample solution: Change
6 mg/mL of polyvinyl acetate
to:
6 mg/mL of polyvinyl acetate phthalate
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE EFFERVESCENT TABLETS FOR ORAL SOLUTION Assay USP36–NF31 4833 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 2: Change
Potassium stock solution and Standard preparations
to:
Standard stock solution and Standard solutions
AND
Line 1 of Procedure: Change
for Procedure in the Assay under Potassium Chloride Oral Solution.
to… Read More
METHOTREXATE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Procedure 1: Related Compounds USP35–NF30 3855 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Footnote b of Impurity Table 1: Change
(S)-2-{4-[(2-Amino-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropteridin-6-yl)methylamino]-N-methylbenzamido}pentanedioic acid.
to:
(S)-2-(4-{[(2-Amino-4-oxo-1,4-dihydropteridin-6-yl)methyl](methyl)amino}benzamido)pentanedioic acid.
THIMEROSAL TOPICAL AEROSOL SPECIFIC TESTS/Alcohol Determination, Method II <611> USP36–NF31 5369 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 4 of Analysis: Change
Determine the alcohol content of the sample thus prepared by the Gas–Liquid Chromatographic Method (see Method II in Alcohol Determination <611>, using methyl ethyl ketone as the internal standard in place of acetone.
to:
Read More
FOSPHENYTOIN SODIUM INJECTION Assay USP36–NF31 3680 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Assay preparation: Change
Transfer an accurately measured volume of the Injection, equivalent to about 300 mg of fosphenytoin,
to:
Transfer an accurately measured volume of the Injection, equivalent to about 300 mg of fosphenytoin sodium,
VINORELBINE INJECTION Assay USP35–NF30 5028 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 1: Change
Phosphate buffer, Mobile phase, and System suitability solution—Proceed as directed in the Assay under Vinorelbine Tartrate.
to:
Phosphate buffer—Dissolve 6.9 g of monobasic sodium phosphate in 900 mL of water. Adjust with phosphoric acid… Read More
PROPYLENE GLYCOL MONOLAURATE IMPURITIES/Limit of Propylene Glycol USP36–NF31 2180 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 8 of Analysis: Change
Calculate the percentage of free propylene glycol in the portion of Propylene Glycol Monocaprylate taken:
to:
Calculate the percentage of free propylene glycol in the portion of Propylene Glycol Monolaurate taken:
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE FOR EFFERVESCENT ORAL SOLUTION Assay for potassium USP36–NF31 4834 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 2: Change
Potassium stock solution and Standard preparations
to:
Standard stock solution and Standard solutions
AND
Line 1 of Procedure: Change
for Procedure in the Assay under Potassium Chloride Oral Solution.
to… Read More
ISOTRETINOIN CAPSULES PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 4 Revision Bulletin (Official October 01, 2012) Online 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 2 of Medium: Change
4.5% (v/v) of Milloxid L (lauryl dimethyl amine oxide)
to:
4.5% (v/v) of lauryl dimethyl amine oxide
TROLAMINE SALICYLATE Assay USP36–NF31 5499 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 3 of Chromatographic system: Change
L1
to:
L7
MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES Assay USP36–NF31 4375 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 2: Change
Mobile phase, Standard preparation, Resolution solution, and Chromatographic system—Proceed as directed in the Assay under Minocycline Hydrochloride.
to:
Mobile phase—Prepare a mixture of 0.2 M ammonium oxalate, 0.01 M edetate… Read More
ZINC SULFATE TABLETS Identification/B. Zinc USP35–NF30 5077 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Sodium hydroxide solution: Change
42 mg/mL of sodium hydroxide
to:
420 mg/mL of sodium hydroxide
BENZTROPINE MESYLATE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP36–NF31 2628 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 2: Change
8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, 3-(diphenylmethoxy)-, endo-, methanesulfonate;
to:
8-Azabicyclo[3.2.1]octane, 3-(diphenylmethoxy)-N-methyl-, endo-, methanesulfonate;
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE AND POTASSIUM CHLORIDE EFFERVESCENT TABLETS FOR ORAL SOLUTION Assay for potassium USP36–NF31 4834 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 2: Change
Potassium stock solution and Standard preparations
to:
Standard stock solution and Standard solutions
AND
Line 1 of Procedure: Change
for Procedure in the Assay under Potassium Chloride Oral Solution.
to… Read More
<228> ETHYLENE OXIDE AND DIOXANE Method II USP36–NF31 148 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 31 of Analysis: Change
rS = ethylene oxide peak responses from Standard solution B
to:
rS = dioxane peak responses from Standard solution B
AZITHROMYCIN IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Procedure 2 USP35–NF30 2279 1-Apr-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 15 of Analysis: Change
CS = concentration of USP Azithromycin RS in the Standard solution (µg/mL)
to:
CS = concentration of USP Azithromycin RS in the Standard solution (mg/mL)
AND
Add after CU:
P = potency of USP… Read More
VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE ORAL SOLUTION Assay USP36–NF31 5558 1-Jun-2013 USP37–NF32 USP37–NF32 Line 3 of Sodium acetate solution: Change
0.01 M
to:
0.01 N
AND
Line 6 of Assay preparation: Change
10-mL
to:
100-mL
REAGENTS, INDICATORS AND SOLUTIONS Solutions/Test Solutions/3. Solutions Prepared Fresh USP40–NF35 2419 1-Jan-2018 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 2 of 0.06 M Phosphoric Acid TS: Change
volumetric flask
to:
1000-mL volumetric flask
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE CAPSULES PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution/Test 2 USP41–NF36 2049 1-Sep-2018 USP43–NF38 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 1 of Empty capsules solution: Change
Place 10 Capsules into
to:
Place 10 empty capsules into
ESZOPICLONE TABLETS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Revision Bulletin (Official August 01, 2017) Online 1-Feb-2018 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 2 of USP Eszopiclone Related Compound A RS: Change
6-(5-Chloropyridin-2-yl)-7-oxo-6,7-dihydro-5H-pyrrolo[3,4-b]pyrazin-5-yl 4-methylpiperazine-1-carboxylate 4-oxide.
C17H17ClN6O4 404.81
to:
[Note—This… Read More
<1601> PRODUCTS FOR NEBULIZATION—CHARACTERIZATION TESTS AERODYNAMIC ASSESSMENT OF NEBULIZED AEROSOLS USP41–NF36 7874 1-Jun-2018 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 1 of paragraph 3: Change
general information chapter Aerosols, Nasal Sprays, Metered-Dose Inhalers, and Dry Powder Inhalers <601>),
to:
general chapter Inhalation and Nasal Drug Products: Aerosols, Sprays, and Powders—… Read More
ACETAMINOPHEN ORAL SUSPENSION IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Revision Bulletin (Official August 01, 2018) Online 1-Oct-2018 USP43–NF38 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 This erratum applies to the new USP-NF ONLINE platform only.
Change
Solution B: 0.2% trifluoroacetic acid in water
to:
Solution B: 0.2% trifluoroacetic acid in acetonitrile
DOBUTAMINE IN DEXTROSE INJECTION Identification USP40–NF35 3843 1-Feb-2018 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 1 of B: Change
It meets the requirements for the Identification test under Dextrose.
to:
Add a few drops of a solution (1 in 20) to 5 mL of hot alkaline cupric tartrate TS. A copious red precipitate of cuprous oxide is formed.
METHADONE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure USP41–NF36 2628 1-Oct-2018 USP43–NF38 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 In the Analysis: Change
Result = (RU/RS) × W × 100
to:
Result = (RU/RS) × W
DONEPEZIL HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities, Procedure 2 USP40–NF35 3859 1-Dec-2017 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Footnote b of Table 3: Change
(E)-4-[(5,6-Dimethoxy-1-oxo-1H-inden-2-yl)methyl]pyridine 1-oxide.
to:
(E)-4-[(5,6-Dimethoxy-1-oxo-1,3-dihydro-2H-inden-2-ylidene)methyl]pyridine 1-oxide.
<601> INHALATION AND NASAL DRUG PRODUCTS: AEROSOLS, SPRAYS, AND POWDERS—PERFORMANCE QUALITY TESTS C. AERODYNAMIC SIZE DISTRIBUTION—INHALATION AEROSOLS, SPRAYS, AND POWDERS USP41–NF36 6327 1-Mar-2018 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Figure 6: Change
Boquilla del Inhalador
to:
Inhaler Mouthpiece
AND
Change
Tubo de Admisión
to:
Induction Port
AND
Change
Cono de Ingreso
to:
Entrance Cone
<198> NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE SPECTROSCOPY IDENTITY TESTING OF BACTERIAL POLYSACCHARIDES USED IN VACCINE MANUFACTURE 2. PROCEDURE First Supplement to USP41–NF36 8633 1-Jul-2018 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 3 of 2.1 Equipment Requirements/Processing Parameters: Change
adsorption
to:
absorption
STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS USP41–NF36 4347 1-Nov-2018 USP43–NF38 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Delete
USP Reference Standards <11>
USP 1,4-Benzoquinone RS
RACEPINEPHRINE USP Reference standards <11> USP41–NF36 3564 1-Aug-2018 USP43–NF38 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Add
USP Epinephrine Bitartrate RS
POWDERED ECHINACEA PALLIDA EXTRACT IDENTIFICATION USP40–NF35 6935 1-Feb-2018 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 5 of A. Thin-Layer Chromatography/Presence of echinacoside and absence of dicaffeoylquinic acid/System suitability: Change
Standard solution B shows two major blue bands at about the middle of the chromatogram due to caftaric acid (lower RF… Read More
PEMETREXED FOR INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure/Analysis First Supplement to USP41–NF36 Online 1-May-2018 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 8 of the variable definition list: Change
Mr2 = molecular weight of pemetrexed disodium (anhydrous), 473.37
to:
Mr2 = molecular weight of pemetrexed disodium (anhydrous), 471.38