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LATANOPROST ASSAY/Procedure USPNF Online Online 1-Dec-2022 NA NA Change
Standard solution: Transfer 2.0 mg/mL of USP Latanoprost RS into a suitable volumetric flask, dissolve in dehydrated alcohol equivalent to 20% of the final volume, and dilute with chromatographic hexane to volume.
Sample solution:… Read More
LEVORPHANOL TARTRATE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Uniformity of Dosage Units 〈905〉 USPNF Online Online 1-Aug-2023 NA NA In Sample solution: Change
Nominally about 80 ug/mL of levorphanol tartrate in Diluent prepared as follows.
to:
Nominally about 80 µg/mL of levorphanol tartrate in Diluent prepared as follows.
LIDOCAINE ASSAY USPNF Online Online 1-Apr-2024 NA NA In Procedure: Change
Column: 3.9-mm × 30-cm; 4-µm packing L1
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Column: 3.9-mm × 30-cm; 10-µm packing L1
LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE AND DEXTROSE INJECTION Assay for lidocaine hydrochloride USPNF Online Online 1-Mar-2023 NA NA Change
Proceed with Injection as directed in the Assay for lidocaine hydrochloride under Lidocaine and Epinephrine Injection.
to:
Proceed with Injection as directed in the Assay for lidocaine hydrochloride under Lidocaine… Read More
LIDOCAINE, RACEPINEPHRINE AND TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDES COMPOUNDED TOPICAL GEL DEFINITION USPNF Online Online 1-Apr-2024 NA NA Change
Prepare Lidocaine, Racepinephrine, and Tetracaine Hydrochlorides Compounded Topical Gel containing 40 mg/mL of lidocaine hydrochloride, 1 mg/mL of racepinephrine hydrochloride, and 10 mg/mL of tetracaine hydrochloride as follows (see Pharmaceutical… Read More
LINEZOLID TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USPNF Online Online 1-Jun-2023 NA NA In Sensitivity solution: Change
0.5 ug/mL of USP Linezolid RS from Standard solution in Diluent
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0.5 μg/mL of USP Linezolid RS from Standard solution in Diluent
LINEZOLID TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS USPNF Online Online 1-Feb-2024 NA NA In Dissolution 〈711〉/Test 1/Analysis: Change
Result = (rU/rS) × CS × V × (1/L) × 100
rU = peak response of linezolid from the Sample… Read More
LYSINE ACETATE IMPURITIES/Related Compounds USPNF Online Online 1-Jun-2023 NA NA In Chromatographic system/Spray reagent: Change
0.2 g of ninhydrin in a mixture of butyl alcohol and 2 N acetic acid (95:5)
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2 mg/mL of ninhydrin in a mixture of butyl alcohol and 2 N acetic acid (95:5)
LYSINE HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Related Compounds USPNF Online Online 1-Jun-2023 NA NA In Chromatographic system/Spray reagent: Change
0.2 g of ninhydrin in a mixture of butyl alcohol and 2 N acetic acid (95:5)
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2 mg/mL of ninhydrin in a mixture of butyl alcohol and 2 N acetic acid (95:5)
MAFENIDE ACETATE FOR TOPICAL SOLUTION IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USPNF Online Online 1-Jan-2023 NA NA In System suitability: Change
Samples: System suitability solution, Standard solution A, and Standard solution B
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Samples: System suitability solution and Standard solution A
AND
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MAGNESIUM OXIDE IMPURITIES/Limit of Calcium USPNF Online Online 1-Dec-2022 NA NA In Analysis: Change
CU = concentration of Magnesium Hydroxide in the Sample solution (mg/mL)
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CU = concentration of Magnesium Oxide in the Sample solution (mg/mL)
MECAMYLAMINE HYDROCHLORIDE USP Reference standards <11> USPNF Online Online 1-May-2022 NA NA In USP Mecamylamine Related Compound A RS: Change
N,1,7,7-Tetramethyl bicyclo [2.2.1]heptan-2-amine.
C11H21N 167.29
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N,1,7,7-Tetramethylbicyclo[2.2.1]heptan-2-amine hydrochloride.
C11… Read More
MELENGESTROL ACETATE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USPNF Online Online 1-Jul-2022 NA NA Change
396.52
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396.53
MELENGESTROL ACETATE USP Reference standards 〈11〉 USPNF Online Online 1-Jul-2022 NA NA In USP Melengestrol Acetate Related Compound A RS: Change
16-Methylene-17α-hydroxy-4-pregnene-3,20-dione 17-acetate.
to:
16-Methylene-3,20-dioxopregn-4-en-17-yl acetate.
AND
In USP Melengestrol Acetate Related Compound B RS: Change
17α-… Read More
MELOXICAM ORAL SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> USPNF Online Online 1-Aug-2022 NA NA In Analysis: Change
WU = weight of the Oral Suspension taken (mg)
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WU = weight of the Oral Suspension taken (g)
MESO-ZEAXANTHIN CHEMICAL INFORMATION USPNF Online Online 1-Jun-2023 NA NA Change
(3R,3′S-meso)-Zeaxanthin
to:
(3R,3′S)-Zeaxanthin
MESO-ZEAXANTHIN IDENTIFICATION/C. USPNF Online Online 1-Jun-2023 NA NA Change
(3R,3′S-meso)-zeaxanthin
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(3R,3′S)-zeaxanthin
MESO-ZEAXANTHIN COMPOSITION/Stereoisomeric Composition USPNF Online Online 1-Jun-2023 NA NA In System suitability: Change
[Note—The approximate relative retention times for (3S,3′S)-zeaxanthin, (3R,3′S-meso)-zeaxanthin, (3R,3′R)-zeaxanthin, and (3R,3′R,6′R)-lutein are 0.94… Read More
MESO-ZEAXANTHIN ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USPNF Online Online 1-Jun-2023 NA NA In USP meso-Zeaxanthin RS: Change
(3R,3′S-meso)-Zeaxanthin.
to:
(3R,3′S)-Zeaxanthin.
MESO-ZEAXANTHIN PREPARATION IDENTIFICATION/C. USPNF Online Online 1-Feb-2023 NA NA Change
(3R,3′S-meso)-zeaxanthin
to:
(3R,3′S)-zeaxanthin
MESO-ZEAXANTHIN PREPARATION COMPOSITION/Stereoisomeric Composition USPNF Online Online 1-Feb-2023 NA NA In System suitability: Change
[Note—The approximate relative retention times for (3S,3′S)-zeaxanthin, (3R,3′S-meso)-zeaxanthin, (3R,3′R)-zeaxanthin, and (3R,3′R,6′R)-lutein are 0.94… Read More
MESO-ZEAXANTHIN PREPARATION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USPNF Online Online 1-Feb-2023 NA NA In USP meso-Zeaxanthin RS: Change
(3R,3′S-meso)-Zeaxanthin.
to:
(3R,3′S)-Zeaxanthin.
METAPROTERENOL SULFATE ORAL SOLUTION Identification/A. USPNF Online Online 1-Mar-2023 NA NA Change
Proceed as directed in Identification test A under Metaproterenol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, beginning with “Allow the spots to dry”:
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Allow the spots to dry, and develop the chromatogram in a solvent system consisting… Read More
METAPROTERENOL SULFATE TABLETS Identification/A. USPNF Online Online 1-Mar-2023 NA NA Change
Proceed as directed in Identification test A under Metaproterenol Sulfate Inhalation Solution, beginning with “Allow the spots to dry”:
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Allow the spots to dry, and develop the chromatogram in a solvent system consisting… Read More
METARAMINOL BITARTRATE SPECIFIC TESTS/Content of Tartaric Acid USPNF Online Online 1-Feb-2023 NA NA In Analysis: Change
Result = {[(VSVB) × N × F]/2 × W} × 100
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Result = {[(VSVB) × N × F]/(2 × W)} × 100
METARAMINOL BITARTRATE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards 〈11〉 USPNF Online Online 1-Feb-2023 NA NA In USP Metaraminol Enantiomer RS: Change
3-[(1S,2R)-2-Amino-1-hydroxypropyl]phenol.
C9H13NO2 167.21
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3-[(1S,2R)-2-Amino-1-hydroxypropyl]phenol D-tartrate.
C9H Read More
METHACRYLIC ACID AND ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards 〈11〉 USPNF Online Online 1-Jul-2023 NA NA Change
USP Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1:1) RS (USP Methacrylic Acid Copolymer, Type C RS)
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USP Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1:1) RS (USP Methacrylic Acid Copolymer Type C RS)
METHACRYLIC ACID AND ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER IDENTIFICATION/A. USPNF Online Online 1-Jul-2023 NA NA Change
USP Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1:1) RS
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USP Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer (1:1) RS (USP Methacrylic Acid Copolymer Type C RS)
METHOTREXATE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards 〈11〉 USPNF Online Online 1-Jul-2022 NA NA In USP Methotrexate System Suitability Mixture RS: Change
C22H26N8O5 · HCl 518.95
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C22H26N8O5 · xHCl
METHSUXIMIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USPNF Online Online 1-Sep-2022 NA NA In System suitability/Column efficiency: Change
NTL 5800 theoretical plates
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NLT 5800 theoretical plates
Methyl Acetate CHEMICAL INFORMATION USPNF Online Online 1-Feb-2023 NA NA Change
CAS RN®: 74-20-9.
to:
CAS RN®: 79-20-9.
METHYLBENZETHONIUM CHLORIDE ASSAY USPNF Online Online 1-Nov-2023 NA NA In Procedure/Analysis: Change
Calculate the percentage of methylbenzethonium chloride (C28H44ClNO2 · H2O) in the portion of Methylbenzethonium Chloride taken:
to:
Calculate the percentage of… Read More
METHYLENE BLUE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USPNF Online Online 1-Sep-2022 NA USPNF 2023 Issue 2 In footnote a in Table 2: Change
3-(Dimethylamino)-7-(methylamino)-phenothiazine-5-ium chloride.
to:
3-(Dimethylamino)-7-(methylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium chloride.
METHYLENE BLUE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USPNF Online Online 1-Sep-2022 NA USPNF 2023 Issue 2 In USP Azure B RS: Change
3-(Dimethylamino)-7-(methylamino)-phenothiazine-5-ium chloride.
to:
3-(Dimethylamino)-7-(methylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium chloride.
METHYLNALTREXONE BROMIDE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USPNF Online Online 1-Mar-2024 NA NA Correct the chemical structure
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards 〈11〉 USPNF Online Online 1-Jun-2023 NA NA In USP Methylphenidate Related Compound A RS: Change
α-Phenyl-2-piperidineacetic acid hydrochloride.
to:
(RS)-2-Phenyl-2-[(RS)-piperidin-2-yl]acetic acid hydrochloride.
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards 〈11〉 USPNF Online Online 1-Jun-2023 NA NA In USP Methylphenidate Related Compound A RS: Change
α-Phenyl-2-piperidineacetic acid hydrochloride.
to:
(RS)-2-Phenyl-2-[(RS)-piperidin-2-yl]acetic acid hydrochloride.
METOLAZONE IMPURITIES USPNF Online Online 1-Mar-2024 NA NA In Organic Impurities/Chromatographic system/Column: Change
4.6-mm × 25-cm; 5-µm packing 1
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4.6-mm × 25-cm; 5-µm packing L1
METOLAZONE TABLETS ASSAY/Procedure USPNF Online Online 1-Jan-2023 NA NA In Buffer: Change
1.38 g of monobasic potassium phosphate monohydrate in 900 mL of water.
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1.38 g of monobasic sodium phosphate in 900 mL of water.
MILBEMYCIN OXIME CHEMICAL INFORMATION USPNF Online Online 1-Jun-2023 NA NA Change
541.68
Milbemycin B, 5-O-demethyl-28-deoxy-25-methyl-6,28-epoxy-23-hydroxyimino-, [6R,23S,25S(E)]-; (2αE,4E,5′S,6R,6′S,8E,11R,13R,15S,17αR,… Read More
MILK THISTLE CAPSULES PERFORMANCE TESTS/Disintegration and Dissolution <2040>, Dissolution USPNF Online Online 1-Aug-2022 NA NA In Medium: Change
Buffer containing 2% lauryl sulfate; 900 mL
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Buffer containing 2% sodium lauryl sulfate; 900 mL
MILK THISTLE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Disintegration and Dissolution <2040>, Dissolution USPNF Online Online 1-Aug-2022 NA NA In Medium: Change
Buffer containing 2% lauryl sulfate; 900 mL
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Buffer containing 2% sodium lauryl sulfate; 900 mL
MIRTAZAPINE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USPNF Online Online 1-Mar-2023 NA NA In System suitability/Suitability requirements/Resolution: Change
10-ketomirtazpine
to:
10-ketomirtazapine
AND
In Table 1: Change
1-Ketomirtazpinec
to:
1-Ketomirtazapinec
MOMETASONE FUROATE TOPICAL SOLUTION IDENTIFICATION USPNF Online Online 1-Dec-2022 NA NA In test A: Change
The retention time of the major peak of the Sample solution corresponds to that of the Standard solution, both relative to the internal standard, as obtained in the Assay.
to:
The retention time of the major… Read More
MUPIROCIN CALCIUM CHEMICAL INFORMATION USPNF Online Online 1-May-2022 NA NA Change
1075.34
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1075.35
MUPIROCIN CALCIUM IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Table 1 USPNF Online Online 1-May-2022 NA NA In footnote b: Change
9-{(E)-4-[(2R,3aS,6S,7S,8aRS)-2-{(1RS,2S,3S)-1,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylbutyl}-7-hydroxyhexahydro-2H-furo[3,2-c]pyran-6-yl]-3-methylbut-2-enoyloxy}nonanoic acid.
to:… Read More
MUPIROCIN CREAM Related compounds/Table 1 USPNF Online Online 1-May-2022 NA NA In footnote 2: Change
9-{(E)-4-[(2R,3aS,6S,7S,8aRS)-2-{(1RS,2S,3S)-1,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylbutyl}-7-hydroxyhexahydro-2H-furo[3,2-c]pyran-6-yl]-3-methylbut-2-enoyloxy}nonanoic acid.
to:… Read More
MUPIROCIN NASAL OINTMENT Related compounds/Table 1 USPNF Online Online 1-May-2022 NA NA In footnote 2: Change
9-{(E)-4-[(2R,3aS,6S,7S,8aRS)-2-{(1RS,2S,3S)-1,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylbutyl}-7-hydroxyhexahydro-2H-furo[3,2-c]pyran-6-yl]-3-methylbut-2-enoyloxy}nonanoic acid.
to:… Read More
MUPIROCIN OINTMENT IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Table 2 USPNF Online Online 1-May-2022 NA NA In footnote b: Change
9-{(E)-4-[(2R,3aS,6S,7S,8aRS)-2-{(1RS,2S,3S)-1,3-Dihydroxy-2-methylbutyl}-7-hydroxyhexahydro-2H-furo[3,2-c]pyran-6-yl]-3-methylbut-2-enoyloxy}nonanoic acid.
to:… Read More
NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES USPNF Online Online 1-Dec-2022 NA NA In Limit of Naloxone Related Compound D: Delete
Sensitivity solution: 1.25 µg/mL of USP Naloxone Related Compound D RS in 0.1 N hydrochloric acid
AND
In System suitability/Samples: Delete
Sensitivity solution,… Read More