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POWDERED TURMERIC EXTRACT COMPOSITION/Content of Curcuminoids/Chromatographic system USP39–NF34 6868 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Column: Change
4.6-mm × 20-cm;
to:
4.6-mm × 25-cm;
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
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
ATROPINE SULFATE DEFINITION USP39–NF34 2638 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2: Change
(C17H23NO32 · H2SO4),
to:
[(C17H23NO3)2 · H2SO4],
GALANTAMINE EXTENDED-RELEASE CAPSULES PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 3 USP40–NF35 4367 1-Feb-2017 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1of Buffer: Change
To each L of 6.8-g/L potassium phosphate
to:
To each L of 6.8 g/L of monobasic potassium phosphate
<670> AUXILIARY PACKAGING COMPONENTS DESICCANTS/Silica Gel/Inorganic Impurities USP39–NF34 510 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Soluble ionizable salts: Change
(as NaSO3):
to:
(as Na2SO4):
DIGOXIN INJECTION IDENTIFICATION/B. USP39–NF34 3493 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Procedure: Change
Proceed as directed for Procedure in the test for Related glycosides under Digoxin, except to omit the use of the Gitoxin standard solution.
to:
Apply 10 µL of the Test solution and 10 µL of the Standard solution… Read More
POWDERED CHASTE TREE EXTRACT CONTAMINANTS USP39–NF34 6553 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Change
Microbial Enumeration Tests <2021>: The total bacterial count does not exceed 104 cfu/g. The total combined molds and yeasts count does not exceed 1000 cfu/g. It meets the requirements of the tests for absence of Salmonella species and Escherichia coli… Read More
NAPHAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8105 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 16 of Analysis: Change
Calculate the percentage of any individual unspecified impurity
to:
Calculate the percentage of any other individual impurity
AND
Line 20 of Analysis: Change
rU = peak response of any individual unspecified… Read More
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)
CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP39–NF34 3333 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Cyclobenzaprine Related Compound B RS: Change
3-(5H-Dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-N-methyl-1-propanamine.
C19H19N 261.36
to:
3-(5H-Dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-ylidene)-N-methyl-1-propanamine… Read More
RIBOFLAVIN 5′-PHOSPHATE SODIUM ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 5698 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of Instrumental conditions: Change
Nephelometry, Turbidimetry, and Visual Comparison <855>
to:
Fluorescence Spectroscopy <853>
GUAR GUM ASSAY/Content of Galactomannan and Ratio of Constituting Mannose and Galactose First Supplement to USP39–NF34 7964 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 4 of Analysis: Change
Standard solution B
to:
Sample solution B
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
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION TEST METHODS USP40–NF35 542 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Physicochemical Tests/Acidity or Alkalinity/BRP indicator solution: Change
1.0 mg/mL of bromophenol blue,
to:
1.0 mg/mL of bromothymol blue,
AND
Line 3 of Plastic Additives/Polyethylene, Cyclic Olefins, and Polypropylene/Phenolic… Read More
BETAXOLOL OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP39–NF34 2749 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 14 of Analysis: Change
Mr1 = molecular weight of betaxolol hydrochloride, 343.89
Mr2 = molecular weight of betaxolol, 307.43
to:
Mr1 = molecular weight of betaxolol, 307.43
Mr2… Read More
DIGOXIN ORAL SOLUTION IDENTIFICATION/B. USP39–NF34 3493 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Procedure: Change
Proceed as directed for Procedure in the test for Related glycosides under Digoxin, except to omit the use of the Gitoxin standard solution.
to:
Apply 10 µL of the Test solution and 10 µL of the Standard solution… Read More
CHONDROITIN SULFATE SODIUM IMPURITIES USP39–NF34 6566 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Residue on Ignition <281>: Change
20.0%–30.0%
to:
20.0%–30.0% on the dried basis
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
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
<661.2> PLASTIC PACKAGING SYSTEMS FOR PHARMACEUTICAL USE TEST METHODS/Physicochemical Tests/Water Extraction/Acidity or alkalinity USP39–NF34 506 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of Methyl red TS 2: Change
NMT 0.1 mL of 0.02 N hydrochloric acid
to:
NMT 0.1 mL of 0.02 N sodium hydroxide
DESMOPRESSIN ACETATE IDENTIFICATION/A. Mass Spectral Analysis USP39–NF34 3387 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 6 of Instrumental conditions: Delete
Flow rate: 0.7 mL/min
Injection volume: 10 µL/min
SUCCINYLCHOLINE CHLORIDE INJECTION IDENTIFICATION USP39–NF34 5922 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1: Change
It responds to Identification tests B and C under Succinylcholine Chloride.
to:
A. The retention time of the major peak of the Sample solution corresponds to that of the Standard solution, as obtained in the Assay.… Read More
MINOCYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Table 6 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8101 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Footnote c: Change
(4R,4aS,5aR,12aS)-4-Dimethylamino-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-methylamino-1,11-dioxo-1,4,4a,5,5a,6,11,12a-octahydrotetracene-2-carboxamide.
to:
(4S,4aS,5aR,12aS)-4-Dimethylamino-3,10,12,12a-tetrahydroxy-7-… 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)
DUTASTERIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities, Procedure 2/Table 4 USP40–NF35 3924 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Footnote a: Change
(5α,17β)-N-[2,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-oxo-4-azaandrost-17 carboxamide.
to:
(5α,17β)-N-[2,5-Bis(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]-3-oxo-4-azaandrostane-17-carboxamide.
CARBIDOPA ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 2924 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 3: Change
Mobile phase: Alcohol and 0.05 M monobasic sodium phosphate, adjusted with phosphoric acid to a pH of 2.7 (5:95)
to:
Buffer: 0.05 M monobasic sodium phosphate, adjusted with phosphoric acid to a pH of 2.7
Mobile phase: Alcohol and Buffer (5:… Read More
DIGOXIN TABLETS IDENTIFICATION/A. USP39–NF34 3494 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Procedure: Change
Proceed as directed for Procedure in the test for Related glycosides under Digoxin, except to omit the use of the Gitoxin standard solution.
to:
Apply 10 µL of the Test solution and 10 µL of the Standard solution… Read More
<1207> STERILE PRODUCT PACKAGING−INTEGRITY EVALUATION 5. PRODUCT–PACKAGE QUALITY REQUIREMENTS AND THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LEAKAGE LIMIT/5.1 Sterility and Product Formulation Content must be Preserved; Gas Headspace Content Preservation is not Required First Supplement to USP39–NF34 7764 1-Dec-2016 USP41–NF36 Second Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 3 of paragraph 5: Change
ultra-cold storage (<80°)
to:
ultra-cold storage (≤−80°)
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
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.
CALCIUM GLUCONATE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP39–NF34 2877 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 5: Change
[18016-24-5].
to:
[66905-23-5].
PHENYTOIN SODIUM IDENTIFICATION/B. Identification Tests—General, Sodium <191> USP39–NF34 5388 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2: Change
tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution,
to:
tetramethylammonium hydroxide TS,
VITAMIN A ORAL LIQUID PREPARATION ASSAY/Vitamin A USP39–NF34 6374 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 7 of Analysis: Change
Result = (rU/rS) × (C/W) × (V/D) × U × (100/L)
to:
Result = (rU/rS) × (C/W) × D × U… Read More
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8116 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 USP Oxymetazoline Related Compound A RS: Change
N-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-[4-(tert-butyl)-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl]acetamide.
C16H26N2O2 278.39
to:
N-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-[4-(tert-butyl)-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl]… 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
NORFLOXACIN SPECIFIC TESTS/Loss on Drying <731> USP39–NF34 5101 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Analysis: Change
Dry at 100° to constant weight.
to:
Dry under vacuum at a pressure not exceeding 5 mm of mercury at 100° to constant weight.
PROPOFOL INJECTABLE EMULSION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP39–NF34 5575 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Propofol Related Compound B RS: Change
2,6-Diisopropylbenzoquinone.
to:
2,6-Diisopropyl-1,4-benzoquinone.
<800> HAZARDOUS DRUGS—HANDLING IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS APPENDICES/Appendix 3: Types of Biological Safety Cabinets/Class II First Supplement to USP39–NF34 7721 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 5 of Type A1 (formerly, Type A): Change
radionucleotides
to:
radionuclides
AND
Line 5 of Type A2 (formerly, Type B3): Change
radionucleotides
to:
radionuclides
AND
Line 5 of Type B1: Change
radionucleotides
to:
radionuclides
Read More
PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8127 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Perindopril Related Compound A RS: Change
(2S,3aS,7aS)-Octahydro-1H-indole-2-carboxylic acid hydrochloride.
C17H28N2O5 · HCl 205.68
to:
(2S,3aS,7aS)-Octahydro-1H-… Read More
CALCIUM GLUCONATE INJECTION DEFINITION USP39–NF34 2879 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 8: Change
It may contain sodium hydroxide added for adjustment of the pH.
to:
It may contain sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid added for adjustment of the pH.
POTASSIUM CITRATE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS OTHER COMPONENTS/Content of Potassium USP39–NF34 5465 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 10 of Analysis: Change
Result = (C/CU) × [Mr/(3 × Ar)] × 100
to:
Result = C × 100/CU
AND
Line 13 of Analysis: Change
CU =… Read More
ST. JOHN'S WORT SPECIFIC TESTS USP39–NF34 6817 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Insert missing test:
Articles of Botanical Origin <561>, Methods of Analysis, Total Ash: NMT 5.0%
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Table 2 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8116 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Row 2 of Column 1: Change
Oxymetazoline related compound A
to:
Oxymetazoline related compound Aa
AND
Add footnote a:
N-(2-Aminoethyl)-2-[4-(tert-butyl)-3-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylphenyl]acetamide.
<1010> ANALYTICAL DATA—INTERPRETATION AND TREATMENT APPENDIX C: EXAMPLES OF OUTLIER TESTS FOR ANALYTICAL DATA/Hampel's Rule USP39–NF34 767 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Row 13 of Column 4 of Table 5. Test Results of Re-Applied Hampel's Rule: Change
0.14
to:
0.15
PARICALCITOL INJECTION IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Chromatographic system/Columns USP39–NF34 5279 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Guard: Change
4.6-mm × 7.5-mm; packing L1
to:
4.6-mm × 7.5-mm or 4.6-mm × 10-mm; packing L1
TRAVOPROST OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP39–NF34 6226 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Travoprost Related Compound A RS: Change
(5Z,13E)-(9S,11R,15R)-9,11,15-Trihydroxy-16-(m-trifluoromethylphenoxy)-17,18,19,20-tetranor-5,13-prostadienoic acid.
to:
(5Z,13E)-(9S,11R,15R)-9,11,15-… Read More
DANTROLENE SODIUM IDENTIFICATION/D. First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8035 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of Solution A: Change
tetramethylammonium hydroxide solution
to:
tetramethylammonium hydroxide TS
PERINDOPRIL ERBUMINE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Table 2 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8127 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of footnote g: Change
ocatahydro
to:
octahydro
FLUORESCEIN SODIUM ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 3960 1-Oct-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Standard stock solution: Change
1.0 mg/mL of fluorescein sodium in Diluent is prepared as follows.
to:
1.0 mg/mL of fluorescein sodium is prepared as follows.