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SODIUM NITROPRUSSIDE Identification USP39–NF34 5880 1-Aug-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Identification C: Change
A solution (1 in 4) responds to the flame test for Sodium <191>.
to:
A solution (1 in 4) imparts an intense yellow color to a nonluminous flame.
TRIHEXYPHENIDYL HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE CAPSULES Assay USP39–NF34 6265 1-Aug-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Mobile phase and Chromatographic system: Change
Prepare as directed in the Assay under Trihexyphenidyl Hydrochloride.
to:
Mobile phase—Prepare a mixture of acetonitrile, water, and triethylamine (920:80:0.2), adjust with phosphoric acid to a pH… Read More
TRIHEXYPHENIDYL HYDROCHLORIDE ORAL SOLUTION Assay USP39–NF34 6266 1-Aug-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Mobile phase and Chromatographic system: Change
Prepare as directed in the Assay under TrihexyphenidylHydrochloride.
to:
Mobile phase—Prepare a mixture of acetonitrile, water, and triethylamine (920:80:0.2), adjust with phosphoric acid to a pH… Read More
BANABA LEAF DRY EXTRACT IDENTIFICATION USP39–NF34 6494 1-Aug-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Delete Identification A.
AND
Line 1 of Identification B: Change
B.
to:
A.
AND
Line 1 of Identification C: Change
C.
to:
B.
FUMARIC ACID SPECIFIC TESTS/Water Determination, Method I <921> USP39–NF34 7309 1-Aug-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1: Change
0.5%
to:
NMT 0.5%
BISOCTRIZOLE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8008 1-Aug-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Footnote b of Table 2: Change
Phenol, 2,2-methylenebis[6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)].
to:
Phenol, 2,2′-methylenebis[6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)].
BISOCTRIZOLE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8008 1-Aug-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Bisoctrizole Resolution Mixture RS: Change
A mixture of approximately 1.5% of bisoctrizole isomer [phenol, 2,2-methylenebis[6-(2H-benzotriazol-2-yl)-4-(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)]] in a matrix of bisoctrizole.
to:
A mixture of approximately 1.5% of bisoctrizole isomer… Read More
SULINDAC TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8160 1-Aug-2016 USP41–NF36 First Supplement to USP40–NF35 Line 1 of System suitability/Relative standard deviation: Change
NMT 2.0% for any peak
to:
NMT 2.0% for sulindac, sulindac related compound B, and sulindac related compound C
AND
Line 3 of Analysis: Change
Calculate the percentage of the labeled amount of… 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
<1724> SEMISOLID DRUG PRODUCTS—PERFORMANCE TESTS IN VITRO PERFORMANCE TESTS USP39–NF34 1869 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 7 of Application of Drug Release: Change
The individual amounts of drug released from R is plotted versus time,
to:
The individual amounts of drug released from R are plotted versus the square root of time,
REAGENTS, INDICATORS AND SOLUTIONS REAGENTS/6. General Tests for Reagents/6.2 Amino Nitrogen Test in Reagents USP39–NF34 2080 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 In the numerator of the equation: Change
2.8
to:
14
AND
Add
× f
AND
Line 10: Change
where %LOD is the percentage of loss on drying.
to:
where f is the correction factor obtained in the standardization of 0.2 N sodium hydroxide and %LOD is the… Read More
ALPRAZOLAM EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> USP39–NF34 2389 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Variable definition list of second equation in Test 2/Analysis: Change
VS = volume of the Sample solution withdrawn at each time point and replaced with Medium (mL)
to:
VS = volume of the Sample solution withdrawn at… Read More
BACITRACIN ZINC IMPURITIES USP39–NF34 2674 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Delete the Residue on Ignition <281> test.
DIAZEPAM INJECTION Assay USP39–NF34 3445 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 7 of Procedure:
50C / V(RU / RS)
to:
50(C / V)(RU / RS)
DICLOFENAC SODIUM EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP39–NF34 3460 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Standard solution: Change
0.001 mg/mL of USP Diclofenac Sodium RS in Diluent
to:
0.001 mg/mL each of USP Diclofenac Sodium RS and USP Diclofenac Related Compound A RS in Diluent
IMIQUIMOD CREAM IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP39–NF34 4289 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Row 2 of Column 3 of Table 2: Change
1.5
to:
1.15
AND
Row 3 of Column 3 of Table 2: Change
1.15
to:
1.5
LORAZEPAM ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP39–NF34 4618 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of USP Lorazepam Related Compound B RS: Change
C13H9ClNO
to:
C13H9Cl2NO
LORAZEPAM INJECTION ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP39–NF34 4620 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Lorazepam Related Compound B RS: Change
C13H9ClNO
to:
C13H9Cl2NO
LORAZEPAM ORAL CONCENTRATE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP39–NF34 4621 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Lorazepam Related Compound B RS: Change
C13H9ClNO
to:
C13H9Cl2NO
LORAZEPAM TABLETS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards RS <11> USP39–NF34 4622 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of USP Lorazepam Related Compound B RS: Change
C13H9ClNO
to:
C13H9Cl2NO
METFORMIN HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> USP39–NF34 4766 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Test 3: Change
Medium, Apparatus 1, Apparatus 2, and Analysis:
to:
Medium, Apparatus 1, and Apparatus 2:
MYCOPHENOLATE SODIUM ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 4965 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3: Change
Solvent A
to:
Solution A
AND
Line 5: Change
Solvent B
to:
Solution B
NALTREXONE HYDROCHLORIDE Related compounds USP39–NF34 4985 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 5: Change
10F(C/W)(rU / rS)
to:
1000F(C/W)(rU/rS)
NICOTINE POLACRILEX ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP39–NF34 5061 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Add
USP Polacrilex Resin RS
OXANDROLONE TABLETS Dissolution <711>/Test 3 USP39–NF34 5193 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Chromatographic system: Change
30-cm column
to:
3-cm column
PALIPERIDONE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP39–NF34 5253 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 5: Change
(9RS)-3-[2-[4-(6-Fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)piperidin-1-yl]]ethyl]-9-hydroxy-2-methyl-6,7,8,9-tetrahydro-4H-pyrido [1,2-a]pyrimidin-4-one
to:
(9RS)-3-[2-[4-(6-Fluoro-1,2-benzisoxazol-3-yl)piperidin-1-yl]]ethyl]-9-hydroxy-2-methyl-6,7,8,9-… Read More
PALIPERIDONE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/System suitability/Suitability requirements USP39–NF34 5253 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of Resolution: Change
hydroxybenzyl
to:
hydroxybenzoyl
RANITIDINE INJECTION USP Reference standards <11> USP39–NF34 5670 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Ranitidine Related Compound C RS: Change
N-[2-[[[5-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]-2-furanyl]methyl]sulfinyl]ethyl]-N-methyl-2-nitro-1,1-ethenediamine.
to:
N-{2-[({5-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]-2-furanyl}methyl)sulfinyl]ethyl}-N′-methyl-2-nitro-1,1-… Read More
RANITIDINE ORAL SOLUTION USP Reference standards <11> USP39–NF34 5671 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Ranitidine Related Compound C RS: Change
N-[2-[[[5-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]-2-furanyl]methyl]sulfinyl]ethyl]-N-methyl-2-nitro-1,1-ethenediamine.
to:
N-{2-[({5-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]-2-furanyl}methyl)sulfinyl]ethyl}-N′-methyl-2-nitro-1,1-… Read More
RANITIDINE TABLETS USP Reference standards <11> USP39–NF34 5672 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Ranitidine Related Compound C RS: Change
N-[2-[[[5-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]-2-furanyl]methyl]sulfinyl]ethyl]-N-methyl-2-nitro-1,1-ethenediamine.
to:
N-{2-[({5-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]-2-furanyl}methyl)sulfinyl]ethyl}-N′-methyl-2-nitro-1,1-… Read More
RANITIDINE IN SODIUM CHLORIDE INJECTION USP Reference standards <11> USP39–NF34 5673 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 2 of USP Ranitidine Related Compound C RS: Change
N-[2-[[[5-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]-2-furanyl]methyl]sulfinyl]ethyl]-N-methyl-2-nitro-1,1-ethenediamine.
to:
N-{2-[({5-[(Dimethylamino)methyl]-2-furanyl}methyl)sulfinyl]ethyl}-N′-methyl-2-nitro-1,1-… Read More
SAMARIUM Sm 153 LEXIDRONAM INJECTION Other requirements USP39–NF34 5791 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1: Change
Injections and Implanted Drug Products <1>; not subject to Container Content.
to:
Meets the requirements of Injections and Implanted Drug Products <1>; not subject to Container content.
TETRACYCLINE HYDROCHLORIDE CAPSULES ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 6082 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 6 of Sample solution: Change
dilute with Diluent to volume.
to:
dilute with Solution A to volume.
TROSPIUM CHLORIDE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP39–NF34 6287 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3 of USP Trospium Chloride Related Compound C RS:Change
(1R,3r,5S)-3-Hydroxyspiro[8-azoniabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8,1′-pyrrolidinium] chloride.
to:
(1R,3r,5S)-3-Hydroxyspiro[8-azoniabicyclo[3.2.1]octane-8,1′-pyrrolidinium] chloride, or (1R… Read More
CHONDROITIN SULFATE SODIUM, SHARK IMPURITIES/Limit of Protein USP39–NF34 6570 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 2 of Instrumental conditions: Change
(See Spectrophotometry and Light-Scattering <851>.)
to:
(See Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy <857>.)
CHONDROITIN SULFATE SODIUM, SHARK SPECIFIC TESTS/Clarity and Color of Solution USP39–NF34 6570 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 2 of Instrumental conditions: Change
(See Spectrophotometry and Light-Scattering <851>.)
to:
(See Ultraviolet-Visible Spectroscopy <857>.)
CHONDROITIN SULFATE SODIUM, SHARK COMPOSITION/Disaccharide Composition USP39–NF34 6570 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 2 of Chondroitinase ABC solution: Change
10.0 mL of Buffer solution
to:
1.0 mL of Buffer solution
AND
Line 4 of Analysis: Change
and 1.0 mL
to:
and 0.1 mL
VINPOCETINE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP39–NF34 6880 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Footnote a of Table 1: Change
Ethyl (12RS,13aSR,13bSR)-13a-ethyl-12-hydroxy-2,3,5,6,12,13,13a,13b-octahydro-1H-indolo[3,2,1-de]pyrido[3,2,1-ij][1,5]naphthyridine-12-carboxylate (ethyl vincaminate).
to:
Ethyl (12S,13aS,13bS… Read More
CETYL ALCOHOL IMPURITIES/Limit of Related Fatty Alcohols USP39–NF34 7239 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Sample solution: Change
1 mg/mL of Cetyl Alcohol in ethanol
to:
Prepare 1.0 mg/mL of Cetyl Alcohol in ethanol, and heat the solution in a sealed container in a 50° water bath until cetyl alcohol is dissolved. Allow the solution to cool to room temperature, and mix well.
MYRISTYL ALCOHOL ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 7413 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Standard solution: Change
Prepare 1.0 mg/mL of USP Myristyl Alcohol RS in Internal standard solution, and heat the solution in a sealed container in a 50° water bath until myristyl alcohol is dissolved. Allow the solution to cool to room temperature, and mix well.
to… Read More
OLEYL ALCOHOL ASSAY/Procedure USP39–NF34 7424 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Standard solution: Change
Prepare 1.0 mg/mL of USP Oleyl Alcohol RS in Internal standard solution, and heat the solution in a sealed container in a 50° water bath until oleyl alcohol is dissolved. Allow the solution to cool to room temperature, and mix well.
to:
1.… Read More
SODIUM CETOSTEARYL SULFATE IMPURITIES/Limit of Sodium Chloride and Sodium Sulfate/Sodium sulfate/Titrimetric system USP39–NF34 7518 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Endpoint detection: Change
Potentiometric
to:
Visual
<800> HAZARDOUS DRUGS—HANDLING IN HEALTHCARE SETTINGS 5. FACILITIES AND ENGINEERING CONTROLS/5.3 Compounding First Supplement to USP39–NF34 7721 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 First bullet in second paragraph: Change
• Be externally vented through high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration
to:
• Be externally vented
PAROXETINE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> First Supplement to USP39–NF34 8121 1-Jun-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 USP Paroxetine Related Compound B RS: Add
C19H21NO3 · HCl 347.84
<671> CONTAINERS--PERFORMANCE TESTING MOISTURE VAPOR TRANSMISSION/Packaging System Classification for Multiple-Unit Containers and Unit-Dose Containers for Liquid Oral Dosage Forms/Procedure USP38–NF33 465 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of the Equation: Change
[(W1iWT) − (W14iWT) − (WC1WC14)] × 365 × {[100/(W1iWT)] × 14}
to:
[(W1iW Read More
ARGININE HYDROCHLORIDE SPECIFIC TESTS/Chloride Content USP38–NF33 2279 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Delete the subsection
Blank: 140 mL of water and 1 mL of dichlorofluorescein TS
AND
The equation in the Analysis: Change
Result = [(VB) × N × F × 100]/W
to:
Result = (V × N × F × 100)/W
AND
Line… Read More
SELENOMETHIONINE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP38–NF33 6226 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 3: Change
[1464-42-2]
to:
[3211-76-5]
<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
<661.1> PLASTIC MATERIALS OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS/Polyethylene/Extractable Metals USP39–NF34 493 1-Apr-2016 USP40–NF35 USP40–NF35 Line 1 of Zirconium: Change
1 µg/g.
to:
0.1 µg/g.