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FENTANYL IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Acceptance criteria USP36–NF31 3554 1-Feb-2014 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Footnote f of Table 2: Change
N-Phenyl-N-[1-(2-phenylethyl)-4-piperidinyl]acetanilide hydrochloride, or acetyl fentanyl.
to:
N-(1-Phenethylpiperidin-4-yl)-N-phenylacetamide.
VANCOMYCIN HYDROCHLORIDE FOR INJECTION SPECIFIC TESTS/Content of Vancomycin USP36–NF31 5546 1-Feb-2014 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 27 of Analysis: Change
Result = [rI/(D × rB) + rA] × 100
to:
Result = {rI/[(D × rB) + rA]} × 100
LACTATED RINGER'S INJECTION Definition USP36–NF31 5055 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 13: Change
408.0 mg of chloride
to:
428.0 mg of chloride
BUFFER SOLUTIONS 4. Standard Buffer Solutions/4.1 Preparation Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 6244 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of 4. Boric Acid and Potassium Chloride 0.2 M: Change
12.73 g/L of boric acid
to:
12.37 g/L of boric acid
DIVALPROEX SODIUM EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 5 Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 6592 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 3 of Acid stage sample solution: Change
suitable filter of 45-µm pore size.
to:
suitable filter of 0.45-µm pore size.
AND
Line 3 of Buffer stage sample solution: Change
suitable filter of 45-µm pore size.
to:
suitable filter of 0.45-µm pore size.
ALMOND OIL SPECIFIC TESTS/Sterol Composition USP36–NF31 1877 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Row 9 of Table 2: Change
Δ7-Stigmastenol ≥3.0%
to:
Δ7-Stigmastenol ≤3.0%
FLUOCINONIDE TOPICAL SOLUTION Alcohol content USP36–NF31 3618 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Standard solution: Change
Dilute 20.0 mL of USP Alcohol
to:
Dilute 20.0 mL of alcohol
MINERAL OIL SPECIFIC TESTS USP36–NF31 4372 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Viscosity—Capillary Viscometer Methods <911>: Change
34.5 and 150.0 mm2· s−1
to:
34.5–150.0 mm2· s−1
ATROPINE SULFATE SPECIFIC TESTS/Optical Rotation, Specific Rotation <781> First Supplement to USP36–NF31 5948 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Sample solution: Change
0.1 mg/mL in water
to:
0.1 g/mL of Atropine Sulfate in water
CAPSICUM OLEORESIN SPECIFIC TESTS/Limit of Nonivamide Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 6577 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Acceptance criteria: Change
on the dried basis
to:
on the anhydrous basis
RISPERIDONE ORAL SOLUTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 6690 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 2 of USP Risperidone Related Compounds Mixture RS: Change
Contains a 98.9: 0.5: 0.30: 0.3 (area %) mixture of 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-… Read More
BOSWELLIA SERRATA COMPOSITION/Content of Keto-Derivatives of β-Boswellic Acids/System suitability/Suitability requirements USP36–NF31 1366 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Tailing factor: Change
11-keto-β-boswellic acid peak
to:
3-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid peak
APROTININ Limit of des-Ala-aprotinin and des-Ala-des-Gly-aprotinin USP36–NF31 2522 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Change the subsection head
Capillary zone electrophoresis system (see Capillary Electrophoresis under Biotechnology-Derived ArticlesTest <1047>)—
to:
Capillary zone electrophoresis system
KETOROLAC TROMETHAMINE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP36–NF31 4042 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Sample solution: Change
Proceed as directed for the Sample stock solution in the Assay.
to:
Proceed as directed for the Sample solution in the Assay.
RISPERIDONE USP Reference standards <11> USP36–NF31 5063 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 7 of USP Risperidone System Suitability Mixture RS: Change
9-Hydroxyrisperidone-(6RS)-3-[2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)piperidin-1-yl]ethyl]-2,6-dimethyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido[1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one.
to:
9-Hydroxyrisperidone: (9RS)-3-{2-[4-(6… Read More
CHINESE SALVIA COMPOSITION/Content of Salvianolic Acid B Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 6331 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 16 of Analysis: Change
W = weight of Chinese Salvia used to prepare the Sample solution (mg)
to:
W = weight of Chinese Salvia used to prepare the Sample stock solution (mg)
LORATADINE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities, Procedure 1 Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 6650 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 3 of Note: Change
4,8-dichloro-6,11-dihydro-5H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridin-11-one
to:
4,8-dichloro-5,6-dihydro-11H-benzo[5,6]cyclohepta[1,2-b]pyridin-11-one
POLYETHYLENE GLYCOL MONOMETHYL ETHER IMPURITIES/Limit of 2-Methoxyethanol USP36–NF31 2142 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 11 of Calibration: Change
On the two Calibration plots,
to:
On the Calibration plot,
GADOTERIDOL INJECTION Bacterial endotoxins <85> USP36–NF31 3701 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 2: Change
gadoteridol.
to:
Gadoteridol Injection.
OCTINOXATE Assay USP36–NF31 4556 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 3 of Chromatographic system: Change
a 0.32-mm × 25-m column that contains coating G1,
to:
a 0.32-mm × 25-m column with 0.25-µm thickness of phase G1 coating,
ISOTRETINOIN CAPSULES PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 4 First Supplement to USP36–NF31 6000 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 13 of System suitability: Add section heads before "Calculate the percentage....":
Analysis
Samples: Standard solution and Sample solution
CYCLOBENZAPRINE HYDROCHLORIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 6585 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 2 of USP Cyclobenzaprine Related Compound A RS: Change
5-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]-10,11-dihydro-5H-dibenzo[a,d]-cyclohepten-5-ol.
to:
5-[3-(Dimethylamino)propyl]-5H-dibenzo[a,d]-cyclohepten-5-ol.
TRAMADOL HYDROCHLORIDE ASSAY/Procedure Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 6715 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 2 of System suitability solution: Change
USP Tramadol Hydrochloride Related Compound A RS
to:
USP Tramadol Related Compound A RS
BOSWELLIA SERRATA EXTRACT COMPOSITION/Content of Keto-Derivatives of β-Boswellic Acids/System suitability/Suitability requirements USP36–NF31 1367 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Tailing factor: Change
11-keto-β-boswellic acid peak
to:
3-acetyl-11-keto-β-boswellic acid peak
CARVEDILOL IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities, Procedure 3: Carvedilol Related Compound F USP36–NF31 2822 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 2 of Sample solution: Change
Use about 1.9 mL of Diluent per mg of the Carvedilol, and sonicate briefly to facilitate dissolution.
to:
Initially add Diluent to fill about 80% of the total volume. Sonicate briefly to facilitate dissolution. Cool, and dilute with… Read More
LEVALBUTEROL INHALATION SOLUTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP36–NF31 4080 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 35: Delete
USP Levalbuterol Related Compound H RS
4-[2-(tert-Butylamino)-1-methoxyethyl]-2-(hydroxymethyl)phenol.
C14H23NO3 253.34
RISPERIDONE ORALLY DISINTEGRATING TABLETS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP36–NF31 5067 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 2 of USP Risperidone Related Compounds Mixture RS: Change
Contains a 98.9/0.5/0.3/0.3 (area %) mixture of the following four compounds:
Risperidone (98.9%)
Risperidone cis-N-oxide (0.5%): cis-3-[2-[4-(6-fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)-1-piperidinyl]ethyl]-6,7,8,9… Read More
VALERIAN TINCTURE STRENGTH/Content of Valerenic Acids Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 6352 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Acceptance criteria: Change
90.0%–120.0%
to:
NLT 0.015% of valerenic acids, calculated as the sum of hydroxyvalerenic acid, acetoxyvalerenic acid, and valerenic acid
PARICALCITOL INJECTION IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Chromatographic system/Columns Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 6678 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Guard: Change
4.6-mm × 7.5-cm
to:
4.6-mm × 7.5-mm
FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE Mercury USP36–NF31 2469 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 5 of Standard solutions: Change
2.5, 5.0, 10.0, and 35.0 µg
to:
2.5, 5.0, 10.0, and 35.0 ng
GRANISETRON HYDROCHLORIDE INJECTION Assay USP36–NF31 3772 1-Dec-2013 USP38–NF33 Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 10 of Procedure: Change
100(312.41 / 348.87)(C/L)(rU / rS)
to:
100(312.41 / 348.87)(C/CU)(rU / rS)
AND
Line of 14 of Procedure: Change
L is… Read More
ETHYL OLEATE SPECIFIC TESTS/Viscosity—Capillary Viscometer Methods <911> and Rotational Rheometer Methods <912> USP36–NF31 2006 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Change:
and
to:
or
OXYMETAZOLINE HYDROCHLORIDE OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION Identification USP36–NF31 4652 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1: Change
A volume of Ophthalmic Solution, equivalent to about 2.5 mg of oxymetazoline hydrochloride, responds to the Identification test under Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride Nasal Solution.
to:
Place a volume of Ophthalmic Solution, equivalent to about 2.5 mg of… Read More
LINOLEOYL POLYOXYLGLYCERIDES IMPURITIES/Limit of Free Glycerol USP36–NF31 2068 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Mode in Titrimetric system: Change
Direct titration
to:
Residual titration
AND
Line 10 of Analysis: Change
(VSVB)
to:
(VBVS)
AND
Line 11 of Analysis:… Read More
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP36–NF31 5073 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1: Change
398.41
to:
400.42
POLYSORBATE 80 SPECIFIC TESTS/Viscosity—Capillary Viscometer Methods <911> and Rotational Rheometer Methods <912> USP36–NF31 2163 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1: Change
and
to:
or
BACLOFEN ASSAY/Procedure/Chromatographic system First Supplement to USP36–NF31 5951 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Column: Change
250-cm
to:
25.0-cm
SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE IDENTIFICATION/A. USP36–NF31 2214 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Sample: Change
1 g of the residue obtained in the Assay for Fatty Acids
to:
Residue obtained in the Assay for Fatty Acids
AND
Line 2 of Acceptance criteria: Change
200–215
to:
200–215 on 1-g sample
FILGRASTIM ASSAY/Potency Second Supplement to USP36–NF31 6606 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 7 of Preparation of cells for analysis: Change
Column 1 is filled with 50 L of Medium B.
to:
Column 1 is filled with 50 µL of Medium B.
BUTABARBITAL SODIUM TABLETS Identification, Infrared Absorption <197K> USP36–NF31 2716 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 5 of Test specimen: Change
Proceed as directed for Column Partition Chromatography under Chromatography <621>, packing the chromatographic tube as follows.
to:
Pack a chromatographic tube as follows.
DILUTED ALCOHOL ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS USP36–NF31 1874 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Delete USP Reference Standards <11> section
DROSPIRENONE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Procedure 2 USP36–NF31 3349 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 In footnote b of Table 4: Change
5β,17β-Dihydroxy-6β,7β:15β,16β-dimethylene-17α-pregnan-21-carboxylic acid, γ-lactone.
to:
5β,17-Dihydroxy-6β,7β:15β,16β-dimethylene-3-oxo-17α-pregnan-21-carboxylic acid, γ-lactone.
CETYL ALCOHOL SPECIFIC TESTS/Fats and Fixed Oils, Hydroxyl Value <401> USP36–NF31 1956 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Mode in Titrimetric system: Change
Direct titration
to:
Residual titration
AND
Line 9 of Analysis: Change
Result = [(VSVB) × F]/W
to:
Result = [(VB Read More
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 2/System suitability USP36–NF31 4327 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Capacity factor: Change
NMT 2
to:
NLT 2
HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE SPECIFIC TESTS/Viscosity—Capillary Viscometer Methods <911> and Rotational Rheometer Methods <912> USP36–NF31 2038 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1: Change
and
to:
or
RIFAMPIN, ISONIAZID, PYRAZINAMIDE, AND ETHAMBUTOL HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS Assay for rifampin, isoniazid, and pyrazinamide USP36–NF31 5047 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 12 of Procedure: Change
the Standard preparation and the Assay preparation, respectively.
to:
the Assay preparation and the Standard preparation, respectively.
POLYOXYL 10 OLEYL ETHER SPECIFIC TESTS/Average Polymer Length USP36–NF31 2150 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 9 of Analysis: Change
Result = [(31 A2/A1 − 3)]/4
to:
Result = [(31 × A2/A1) − 3]/4
COMPOUND UNDECYLENIC ACID OINTMENT Assay for zinc undecylenate USP36–NF31 5516 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 15 of Procedure: Change
431.94 is the molecular weight of zinc undecylenate;
to:
Mr is the molecular weight of zinc undecylenate, 431.94;
AND
Line 16 of Procedure: Change
65.39 is the atomic weight of zinc;
to:
Ar… Read More
SORBITAN MONOOLEATE IDENTIFICATION/A. USP36–NF31 2213 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 1 of Sample: Change
1 g of the residue obtained in the Assay for Fatty Acids
to:
Residue obtained in the Assay for Fatty Acids
AND
Line 2 of Acceptance criteria: Change
192–204
to:
192–204 on 1-g sample
QUININE SULFATE TABLETS ASSAY/Procedure First Supplement to USP36–NF31 6046 1-Oct-2013 USP38–NF33 First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Line 4 of Analysis: Change
dihydroquinone sulfate
to:
dihydroquinine sulfate