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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).
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).
DILUTED ISOSORBIDE MONONITRATE USP Reference standards <11> USP38–NF33 3973 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Diluted Isosorbide Mononitrate Related Compound A RS: Change
1,4:3,5-Dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-nitrate.
to:
1,4:3,6-Dianhydro-D-glucitol 2-nitrate.
CEFDINIR FOR ORAL SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7357 1-Dec-2015 USP40–NF35 Second Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 5 of Analysis: Change
Result = (AU/AS) × CS × d × V × D × (1/L) × 100
to:
Result = (AU/AS) × CS × (… 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).
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
RIVASTIGMINE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP38–NF33 5212 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Row 3 of Column 1 of Table 1: Change
Nor impurity (rivastigmine related compound B)
to:
Nor impuritya
AND
Add footnote a:
a(S)‐3‐[1‐(Dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl dimethylcarbamate (racemic mixture is rivastigmine related compound B).
ROPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION USP Reference standards <11> USP38–NF33 5227 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Ropivacaine Related Compound B RS: Change
(R)-ropivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate; (R)-(−)-1-propylpiperidine-2-carboxylic acid (2,6-dimethylphenyl)-amide hydrochloride monohydrate.
to:
(R)-Ropivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate; (R)-(+)-1-… Read More
CALCIUM LACTATE TABLETS ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 2553 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Analysis: Change
While stirring, add 30 mL of Titrant from a 50-mL buret.
to:
While stirring, add 15 mL of Titrant from a 50-mL buret.
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 3932 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 4 of Analysis: Change
(C20H30BrNO3 · H2O)
to:
(C20H30BrNO3)
RIBAVIRIN TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities, Procedure 1 USP38–NF33 5162 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Footnote e of Table 2: Change
1-β-D-Ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-3-carboxamide.
to:
1-β-D-Ribofuranosyl-1H-1,2,4-triazole-5-carboxamide.
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE CAPSULES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP38–NF33 5215 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Rivastigmine Related Compound B RS: Change
N,N-Dimethylcarbamic acid-3-[1-(dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl ester.
to:
(RS)‐3‐[1‐(Dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl dimethylcarbamate.
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
<1024> BOVINE SERUM APPENDIX 1 USP38–NF33 719 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of bullet 1 of International Regulations and Guidance Documents in second paragraph: Change
http://www.emea.europa.eu/pdfs/human/bwp/026895en.pdf
to:
Read More
HYDROXYZINE PAMOATE ORAL SUSPENSION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP38–NF33 3817 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Delete
USP Hydroxyzine Hydrochloride RS
NOREPINEPHRINE BITARTRATE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP38–NF33 4582 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 6: Change
[69815-49-2].
to:
[108341-18-0].
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP38–NF33 5213 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Rivastigmine Related Compound B RS: Change
N,N-Dimethylcarbamic acid-3-[1-(dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl ester.
to:
(RS)‐3‐[1‐(Dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl dimethylcarbamate.
VALGANCICLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE Assay USP38–NF33 5729 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 4 of Procedure: Change
Calculate the percentage, on the anhydrous and solvent-free basis, of C14H22N6O5 · HCl
to:
Calculate the percentage of valganciclovir hydrochloride (C14H22N6O5 · HCl… Read More
<4> MUCOSAL DRUG PRODUCTS—PRODUCT QUALITY TESTS PRODUCT QUALITY TESTS FOR MUCOSAL DRUG PRODUCTS/General Necessary Tests/Impurities USP38–NF33 76 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of footnote 2: Change
http://www.ich.org/fileadmin/Public_Web_Site/ICH_Products/Guidelines/Quality/Q3B_R2/Step4/Q3B_R2_Guideline.pdf.
to:
Read More
CHLOROXYLENOL IMPURITIES/Limit of Tetrachloroethylene USP38–NF33 2774 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Row 3 of Column 1 of Table 2: Change
210
to:
70
Row 3 of Column 2 of Table 2: Change
0
to:
35
METHOHEXITAL CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP38–NF33 4316 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 5: Change
[18652-93-2]
to:
[151-83-7]
RIVASTIGMINE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP38–NF33 5212 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Rivastigmine Related Compound B RS: Change
Nor impurity;
(S)-3-[1-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl dimethylcarbamate.
to:
Nor impurity (racemic mixture);
(RS)‐3‐[1‐(Dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl dimethylcarbamate.
ROPIVACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP38–NF33 5225 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Ropivacaine Related Compound B RS: Change
(R)-ropivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate; (R)-(−)-1-propylpiperidine-2-carboxylic acid (2,6-dimethylphenyl)-amide hydrochloride monohydrate.
to:
(R)-Ropivacaine hydrochloride monohydrate; (R)-(+)-1-… Read More
BROMPHENIRAMINE MALEATE SPECIFIC TESTS/Optical Rotation, Specific Rotation <781> USP38–NF33 2475 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1: Delete
Specific Rotation
AND
Line 1 of Sample: Change
100 mg/mL in water
to:
100 mg/mL in water at 20°
IPRATROPIUM BROMIDE DEFINITION USP38–NF33 3932 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2: Change
(C20H30BrNO3 · H2O)
to:
(C20H30BrNO3)
OXAZEPAM SPECIFIC TESTS/pH <791> USP38–NF33 4683 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1: Change
Sample solution: 20 mg/mL
to:
Sample: A suspension of 1 g of Oxazepam in 50 mL water
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Procedure 1 USP38–NF33 5213 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Footnote c of Impurity Table 1: Change
(S)-3-[1-(Dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl dimethylcarbamate (rivastigmine related compound B).
to:
(S)‐3‐[1‐(Dimethylamino)ethyl]phenyl dimethylcarbamate (racemic mixture is rivastigmine related compound B).
SODIUM STEARYL FUMARATE SPECIFIC TESTS/Fats and Oils, Saponification Value <401> USP38–NF33 6877 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 6 of Analysis: Change
Rinse the condenser with two 10-mL portions of 70% alcohol, add phenolphthalein TS,
to:
Rinse the condenser with 10 mL of 70% alcohol, followed by three 10-mL portions of water, collecting the rinsings in the flask. Cool, rinse the sides of the flask… Read More
<81> ANTIBIOTICS—MICROBIAL ASSAYS APPENDIX 1. FORMULAS FOR MANUAL CALCULATIONS OF REGRESSION AND SAMPLE CONCENTRATION USP38–NF33 133 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 19: Change
b = [(4 × 17.222) + (2 × 16.511) − (2 × 14.989) − (4 × 14.020)]/{5[ln(7.81)] − ln(3.2)} = 3.551
to:
b = [(4 × 17.222) + (2 × 16.511) − (2 × 14.989) − (4 × 14.020)]/{5[ln(7.81) − ln(3.2)]} = 3.551
ETHOTOIN Related compounds/Procedure USP38–NF33 3415 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 11:Change
weight, in mg, on the anhydrous basis, of the portion of Ethotoin taken;
to:
weight, in mg, of the portion of Ethotoin taken;
NALOXONE HYDROCHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Noroxymorphone Hydrochloride [(−)-4,5α-Epoxy-3,14-Dihydroxymorphinan-6-one-hydrochloride] and Other Impurities/Chromatographic system USP38–NF33 4486 1-Oct-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Add
Application volume: 5 µL
METHOTREXATE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Procedure 1: Related Compounds USP38–NF33 4318 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 15 of Analysis: Change
methotrexate related compound E free acid
to:
methotrexate related compound E free base
AND
Line 8 of the second variable definition list for Analysis: Change
methotrexate related compound E free acid
to:
methotrexate related… Read More
TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION Chromatographic purity USP38–NF33 5508 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1: Change
Dissolve an accurately weighed quantity of Tetracaine Hydrochloride for Injection in water to obtain a test solution containing 50 mg per mL, and proceed as directed in the test for Chromatographic purity under Tetracaine, beginning with “Prepare a Standard… Read More
METHACRYLIC ACID AND METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 6755 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Acceptance criteria: Delete
on the dried basis
AND
Line 5 of Acceptance criteria: Delete
on the dried basis
<1056> BIOTECHNOLOGY-DERIVED ARTICLES -- POLYACRYLAMIDE GEL ELECTROPHORESIS INTRODUCTION Harmonization (Official December 01, 2015) Online 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 A paragraph before the Introduction was deleted:
This chapter provides guidance and procedures used for characterization of biotechnology-derived articles by polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. Portions of the chapter that are not harmonized with the other two pharmacopeias are marked by… Read More
AMOXICILLIN TABLETS FOR ORAL SUSPENSION ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 2225 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 6 of Analysis: Change
Result = (rU/rS) × (CS/CU) × P × (1/F) ×100
to:
Result = (rU/rS) × (CS/CU) × P × F… Read More
TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION Identification USP38–NF33 5507 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of A: Change
It responds to Identification test B under Tetracaine Hydrochloride.
to:
Dissolve 100 mg in 10 mL of water, and add 1 mL of potassium thiocyanate solution (1 in 4): a crystalline precipitate is formed. Recrystallize the precipitate from… Read More
METHACRYLIC ACID AND ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 6753 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Acceptance criteria: Delete
on the dried basis
DOXAZOSIN MESYLATE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Analysis First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7387 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3 of the variable definition list: Change
rS = peak response of each impurity from the Standard solution
to:
rS= peak response of each impurity or doxazosin mesylate (for calculating unspecified impurities) from the Standard solutionRead More
METOLAZONE TABLETS ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 4368 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Change the subsection
Standard solution: 5 µg/mL of USP Metolazone RS in methanol
to:
Standard stock solution: 0.25 mg/mL of USP Metolazone RS in methanol
Standard solution: 5 µg/mL of USP Metolazone RS in Mobile phase from Standard stock solution
Read More
TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE IN DEXTROSE INJECTION Identification USP38–NF33 5509 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of B: Change
It responds to Identification test C under Tetracaine Hydrochloride.
to:
A solution of 100 mg in 5 mL of water meets the requirements of the tests for Chloride <191>.
PURIFIED STEARIC ACID ASSAY/Procedure/System suitability/Suitability requirements USP38–NF33 6919 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of Relative standard deviation: Change
six replicate injections of Sample solution;
to:
six replicate injections;
ESTRADIOL AND NORETHINDRONE ACETATE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Procedure/System suitability USP38–NF33 3385 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 2 of the Note: Change
1.0, 1.4, and 3.0,
to:
1.0, 1.1, and 1.7,
TETRACAINE HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION Identification USP38–NF33 5508 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1 of B: Change
It responds to Identification test B under Tetracaine Hydrochloride.
to:
Dissolve 100 mg in 10 mL of water, and add 1 mL of potassium thiocyanate solution (1 in 4): a crystalline precipitate is formed. Recrystallize the precipitate from… Read More
METHACRYLIC ACID AND METHYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER DEFINITION USP38–NF33 6755 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Methacrylic acid units in Methacrylic Acid and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer are NLT 27.6% and NMT 50.6%, calculated on the dried basis.
to:
Methacrylic acid units in Methacrylic Acid and Methyl Methacrylate Copolymer, previously dried, are NLT 27.6% and NMT 50.6%.
STEARIC ACID ASSAY/Procedure/System suitability/Suitability requirements Harmonization (Official May 01, 2015) Online 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Relative standard deviation: Change
peaks (from six replicate injections of Sample solution);
to:
peaks, from six replicate injections;
OXAPROZIN TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/System suitability/Suitability requirements USP38–NF33 4681 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Delete the subsection
Signal-to-noise ratio: NLT 3000
METHACRYLIC ACID AND ETHYL ACRYLATE COPOLYMER DEFINITION USP38–NF33 6753 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 4: Change
Methacrylic acid units in Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer are NLT 46.0% and NMT 50.6%, calculated on the dried basis.
to:
Methacrylic acid units in Methacrylic Acid and Ethyl Acrylate Copolymer, previously dried, are NLT 46.0% and NMT 50.6%.
ALMOTRIPTAN MALATE IMPURITIES/Limit of Almotriptan Related Compound D and Almotriptan N-Dimer First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7325 1-Aug-2015 USP40–NF35 First Supplement to USP39–NF34 Line 1of Internal standard solution: Change
4-hydroxy-phenylpiperidine
to:
4-hydroxy-4-phenylpiperidine
REAGENTS REAGENT SPECIFICATIONS/Ferric Sulfate USP38–NF33 1841 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1: Change
[10028-22-5]
to:
[15244-10-7]