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HYDROXYPROPYL CELLULOSE ASSAY Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 7080 1-Dec-2014 USP39–NF34 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 1 of Internal standard solution: Change
Methycyclohexane
to:
Methylcyclohexane
POLYSORBATE 80 SPECIFIC TESTS/Fats and Fixed Oils, Acid Value <401> Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 7089 1-Dec-2014 USP39–NF34 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 1 of Analysis: Change
with 0.1 N potassium hydroxide or 0.1 N sodium hydroxide
to:
with 0.1 N potassium hydroxide VS or 0.1 N sodium hydroxide VS
DACARBAZINE FOR INJECTION IMPURITIES/Limit of 2-Azahypoxanthine Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Online 1-Oct-2014 USP39–NF34 First Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 2 of Analysis: Change
2-azahypoxanthine monohydrate
to:
2-azahypoxanthine
MEBENDAZOLE ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 7199 1-Dec-2014 USP39–NF34 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 3 of Analysis: Change
Calculate the percentage of each impurity in the portion of Oral Suspension taken:
to:
Calculate the percentage of mebendazole (C16H13N3O3) in the portion of Mebendazole taken:
SODIUM PICOSULFATE CHEMICAL INFORMATION Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 7253 1-Dec-2014 USP39–NF34 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 5: Change
Disodium 4,4′-(pyridin-2-ylmethanediyl)dibenzenesulfonate
to:
Disodium 4,4′-(pyridin-2-ylmethanediyl)dibenzenesulfate
RISPERIDONE ORAL SOLUTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Online 1-Aug-2014 USP39–NF34 First Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 2 of USP Risperidone Related Compounds Mixture RS: Change
Contains a mixture of the following four compounds:
98.9% of Risperidone.
0.5% of Risperidone cis-N-oxide: cis-3-[2-[4-(6-Fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)-1-piperidinyl]ethyl]-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-2-methyl-4 Read More
TIZANIDINE TABLETS ASSAY/Procedure/System suitability Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Online 1-Aug-2014 USP39–NF34 First Supplement to USP38–NF33 Change
Sample: Standard solution
to:
Samples: System suitability solution and Standard solution
AND
Change
Resolution: NLT 4.0 between tizanidine and tizanidine related compound C; NLT 4.0 between tizanidine and tizanidine related compound… Read More
FENTANYL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Online 1-Dec-2014 USP39–NF34 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Delete
USP Fentanyl Related Compound C RS
AND
Delete
USP Fentanyl Related Compound F RS
NIFEDIPINE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 2 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Online 1-Dec-2014 USP38–NF33 USP38–NF33 Line 1 of Solution A: Change
sodium phosphate
to:
dibasic sodium phosphate
CHLORPHENIRAMINE MALEATE SPECIFIC TESTS/Optical Rotation, Specific Rotation <781> Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Online 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1: Delete
Specific Rotation
<1132> RESIDUAL HOST CELL PROTEIN MEASUREMENT IN BIOPHARMACEUTICALS 4. HCP IMMUNOASSAY METHOD VALIDATION/4.3 Sample Linearity/Table 4 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7647 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Product column: Change
10.00 (neat), 5.00, 2.50, 1.25, 0.63, 0.31, 0.16
to:
10.00 (neat), 5.00, 2.50, 1.25, 0.625, 0.3125, 0.15625
AND
Sample 1/HCP ratio column: Change
4.9, 5.7, 4.8, 5.9, 5.0, 5.1, <6
to:
4.90, 5.70, 4.80, 5.92, 4.96, 5.12, <6
AND… Read More
DESCRIPTION AND SOLUBILITY SUNFLOWER OIL Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7761 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 5: Change
NF category: Coating agent; emollient; solvent; tablet and/or capsule diluent; vehicle (oleaginous).
to:
NF category: Coating agent; emollient; solvent; diluent; vehicle (oleaginous).
MILK THISTLE COMPOSITION/Content of Silymarin Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7878 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Sample stock solution: Change
Transfer the thimble to a continuous-extraction apparatus fitted with a 250-mL round-bottom flask containing 150 mL of hexane, and heat the flask on a heating mantle for 4 h. After the extraction, detach the round-bottom flask from the extraction… Read More
POWDERED MILK THISTLE COMPOSITION/Content of Silymarin Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7880 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Sample stock solution: Change
Transfer the thimble to a continuous-extraction apparatus fitted with a 250-mL round-bottom flask containing 150 mL of hexane, and heat the flask on a heating mantle for 4 h. After the extraction, detach the round-bottom flask from the extraction… Read More
CORTICOTROPIN INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 8059 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 7 of Replication: Change
(see <111>, Confidence Intervals for Individual Assays).
to:
(see <111>, The Confidence Interval and Limits of Potency).
CORTICOTROPIN FOR INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 8061 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 7 of Replication: Change
(see <111>, Confidence Intervals for Individual Assays).
to:
(see <111>, The Confidence Interval and Limits of Potency).
REPOSITORY CORTICOTROPIN INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 8063 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 7 of Replication: Change
(see <111>, Confidence Intervals for Individual Assays).
to:
(see <111>, The Confidence Interval and Limits of Potency).
LOPINAVIR AND RITONAVIR ORAL SOLUTION IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 8139 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Row 17 of Column 3 of Table 2: Change
0.2
to:
0.2p
AND
Add footnote
pDisregard any peak less than 0.01%.
<232> ELEMENTAL IMPURITIES--LIMITS DRUG SUBSTANCE AND EXCIPIENTS/Table 2 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7594 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Row 1 of Column 2: Change
(g/g)
to:
(µg/g)
AND
Line 1 of Row 1 of Column 3: Change
(g/g)
to:
(µg/g)
AND
Line 1 of Row 1 of Column 4: Change
(g/g)
to:
(µg/g)
MOEXIPRIL HYDROCHLORIDE AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 8158 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Row 6 of Column 2 of Table 5: Change
0.62
to:
0.82
MANNITOL INJECTION Specific rotation <781> Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Online 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1: Change
Transfer an accurately measured volume of Injection, equivalent to about 1 g of mannitol as determined by the Assay, to a 100-mL volumetric flask:it meets the requirements of the test for Specific rotation under Mannitol.
to:
+137° to +145°.Transfer… Read More
SODIUM CHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Limit of Potassium/Instrumental conditions Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8821 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Mode: Change
Atomic absorption spectrophotometry
to:
Atomic emission spectroscopy
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS CAPSULES SPECIFIC TESTS/Concentration of Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8755 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 21: Change
CU = nominal concentration of the total omega-3-acid ethyl esters in the Sample solution (g/mL)
to:
CU = Capsule fill content of the Sample solution (g/mL)
TACROLIMUS CAPSULES PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 5 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8834 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Medium: Change
0.5 g/L
to:
0.05 g/L
POVIDONE IMPURITIES/Formic Acid Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8778 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Sample solution: Change
column of about 80 mm
to:
column of about 8 mm
ROPINIROLE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 1 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8814 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of Buffer 1: Adjust with Solution A to a pH of 4.0.
to:
Adjust with Solution A to a pH of 4.0. Dilute with water to 1 L.
THEOPHYLLINE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards RS <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8844 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 3 of USP Theophylline Related Compound D RS: Change
N-Methyl-5-(methylamino)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide.
C6H10N4O 154.17
to:
N-Methyl-5-(methylamino)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide hydrochloride monohydrate.
C6… Read More
THEOPHYLLINE ORAL SOLUTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8846 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 3 of USP Theophylline Related Compound D RS: Change
N-Methyl-5-(methylamino)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide.
C6H10N4O 154.17
to:
N-Methyl-5-(methylamino)-1H-imidazole-4-carboxamide hydrochloride monohydrate.
C6… Read More
DESLORATADINE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8607 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Desloratadine Related Compound B RS: Change
8-Chloro-11-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridine.
C19H19ClN2 310.82
to:
8-Chloro-11-(1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridin-4-yl)-6,11-dihydro-5… Read More
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS CAPSULES ASSAY/Content of EPAee, DHAee, and Total Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters/Analysis Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8755 1-Aug-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 16 of the third equation: Change
L = label claim of total omega-3-acids ethyl esters (g/Capsule)
to:
L = label claim of total omega-3-acids ethyl esters (mg/Capsule)
NAPROXEN SODIUM TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Online 1-Aug-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 6 of Analysis: Change
Result = (rU/rS) × (CU/CS) × 100
to:
Result = (rU/rS) × (CS/CU… Read More
REAGENTS, INDICATORS AND SOLUTIONS Solutions/Volumetric Solutions Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8458 1-Apr-2017 USP41–NF36 USP41–NF36 Line 3 of 0.07 N Ferrous Ammonium Sulfate VS: Change
In a 100-mL volumetric flask,
to:
In a 1000-mL volumetric flask,
MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE SPECIFIC TESTS/Viscosity/Acceptance criteria Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8558 1-Apr-2017 USP41–NF36 USP41–NF36 Line 1 of Type IA: Change
225–600
to:
225–600mPa · s
AND
Line 1 of Type IB: Change
150–450
to:
150–450 mPa · s
AND
Line 1 of Type IC: Change
800–2200
to:
800–2200 mPa · s
AND
Line 1 of Type IIA: Change
100–300
to:
Read More
ROPINIROLE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Analysis Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8814 1-Apr-2017 USP41–NF36 USP41–NF36 Line 8 of the variable definition list of the first equation: Change
CU = nominal concentration of ropinirole related compound B free base in the Sample solution (µg/mL)
to:
CU = nominal concentration of ropinirole in the Read More
IMIPRAMINE PAMOATE CAPSULES PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 1 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8681 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 6 of Analysis: Change
Resulti = (ri/rs) × Cs × [M × (Mr1/Mr2)] × V x (1/L) × 100
to:
Resulti Read More
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8784 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Promethazine Related Compound B RS: Change
Isopromethazine;
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(10H-phenothiazin-10-yl)propan-1-amine.
C17H20N2S 282.42
to:
Isopromethazine hydrochloride;
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(10H-… Read More
CIPROFLOXACIN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8597 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Ciprofloxacin Ethylenediamine Analog RS: Change
7-(2-Aminoethylamino)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid.
C15H16FN3O3 305.30
to:
1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-[(2-aminoethyl)… Read More
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8785 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Promethazine Related Compound B RS: Change
Isopromethazine;
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(10H-phenothiazin-10-yl)propan-1-amine.
C17H20N2S 284.42
to:
Isopromethazine hydrochloride;
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(10H-… Read More
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE ORAL SOLUTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8787 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Promethazine Related Compound B RS: Change
Isopromethazine;
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(10H-phenothiazin-10-yl)propan-1-amine.
C17H20N2S 282.42
to:
Isopromethazine hydrochloride;
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(10H-… Read More
DEXTROSE IDENTIFICATION/C. Water Determination <921> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8612 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1: Change
Water Determination <921>
to:
Water Determination <921>, Method I
PROMETHAZINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8788 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Promethazine Related Compound B RS: Change
Isopromethazine;
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(10H-phenothiazin-10-yl)propan-1-amine.
C17H20N2S 284.42
to:
Isopromethazine hydrochloride;
N,N-Dimethyl-2-(10H-… Read More
OMEGA-3-ACID ETHYL ESTERS CAPSULES ASSAY/Content of EPAee, DHAee, and Total Omega-3-Acid Ethyl Esters Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 8755 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 21 of Analysis: Change
CU = nominal concentration of the total omega-3-acid ethyl esters in the Sample solution (g/mL)
to:
CU = Capsule fill content of the Sample solution (g/mL)
CIPROFLOXACIN HYDROCHLORIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP39–NF35 8600 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Ciprofloxacin Ethylenediamine Analog RS: Change
7-(2-Aminoethylamino)-1-cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-4-oxo-1,4-dihydroquinoline-3-carboxylic acid.
C15H16FN3O3 305.30
to:
1-Cyclopropyl-6-fluoro-1,4-dihydro-4-oxo-7-[(2-aminoethyl)… Read More
SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE IDENTIFICATION Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 8946 1-Dec-2017 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 1 of A.: Change
Infrared Absorption <197K> or <197A>
to:
⧫A. Infrared Absorption <197K> or <197A>⧫
<191> IDENTIFICATION TESTS—GENERAL CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION TESTS/Thiosulfate Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Online 1-Dec-2017 USP42–NF37 Second Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 1 of A.: Change
yellow; with the addition of sulfur dioxide, filter paper moistened with mercurous nitrate TS blackens.
to:
yellow, and evolve sulfur dioxide, which blackens filter paper moistened with mercurous nitrate TS.
CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL TABLETS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 8730 1-Oct-2017 USP42–NF37 First Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 2 of USP Candesartan Cilexetil Related Compound D RS: Change
1-{[(Cyclohexyloxycarbonyloxy)carbonyl]oxy}ethyl 3-{[2’-(2-ethyl-2H-tetrazol-5-yl)biphenyl-4-yl]methyl}-2-oxo-2,3-dihydro-1H-benzimidazole-4-carboxylate.
to:
1-{[(Cyclohexyloxy)carbonyl]oxy}ethyl 3-({2’-(2-… Read More
FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE CHEMICAL INFORMATION Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 8797 1-Oct-2017 USP42–NF37 First Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 4:Change
5-Methoxy-4’-(trifluoromethyl)valerophenone (E)-O-(2-aminoethyl)oxime, maleate (1:1)
to:
(E)-5-Methoxy-4’-(trifluoromethyl)valerophenone O-(2-aminoethyl)oxime, maleate (1:1)
FLUVOXAMINE MALEATE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Table 1 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 8797 1-Oct-2017 USP42–NF37 First Supplement to USP41–NF36 Footnote b:Change
5-Methoxy-1-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1-pentanone (E)-O-[2-[(2-succinyl)amino]ethyl]oxime.
to:
(E)-5-Methoxy-1-[4-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-1-pentanone O-[2-[(2-succinyl)amino]ethyl]oxime.
AND
Footnotes c– g: Delete the space before… Read More
EFAVIRENZ SPECIFIC TESTS/Enantiomeric Purity Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Online 1-Oct-2017 USP42–NF37 First Supplement to USP41–NF36 Line 1 of Mobile phase: Change
Hexane and ethanol (97:3)
to:
Hexane and absolute alcohol (97:3)
TIMOLOL MALEATE MULTIPLE SECTIONS Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Online 1-Aug-2017 USP41–NF36 USP41–NF36 The version of the Timolol Maleate monograph which appeared in the Second Supplement to USP 40–NF 35 did not include the revisions approved in the version appearing in the First Supplement to USP 40–NF 35. The version appearing in the First Supplement should be used. The file… Read More