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ORAL REHYDRATION SALTS ASSAY/Dextrose USP38–NF33 5145 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 10 of Analysis: Change
A = 100 mm divided by the length of the polarimeter tube (mm)
to:
A = 100 divided by the length of the polarimeter tube (dm)
AND
Line 21 of Analysis: Change
A = 100 mm divided by the length of the polarimeter tube (mm… Read More
SODIUM CHLORIDE IMPURITIES/Limit of Phosphates Harmonization (Official December 01, 2015) Online 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 2 of Analysis: Change
add 4 mL of sulfomolybdic acid TS,
to:
add 4 mL of Sulfomolybdic acid solution,
<1047> GENE THERAPY PRODUCTS REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS USP38–NF33 883 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 8: Delete
and, in particular, www.fda.gov/cber/publications.htm
CROMOLYN SODIUM OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION Assay USP38–NF33 2962 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Procedure: Change
Proceed as directed for Procedure in the Assay under Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Solution.
to:
Concomitantly determine the absorbances of the Standard preparation and the Assay preparation in 1-cm cells at the… Read More
ALUMINUM CHLOROHYDRATE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP38–NF33 2130 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 8: Change
Dihydrate [12042-91-0].Anhydrous [1327-41-9].
to:
Dihydrate [12359-72-7].Anhydrous [12042-91-0].
CEFOTAXIME FOR INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 2678 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 10 of the Calculate statement in the Analysis: Change
CU = nominal concentration of cefotaxime sodium in Sample solution 1, 2, 3, or 4 (mg/mL)
to:
CU = nominal concentration of cefotaxime in Sample solution 1… Read More
LEVETIRACETAM IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP38–NF33 4060 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 2 of Procedure 2: Change
Buffer, Solution A, Solution B, Mobile phase, System suitability solution, and Chromatographic system:
to:
Buffer, Solution A, Solution B, Mobile phase, System suitability solution, Chromatographic system, and System suitability… Read More
PROTAMINE SULFATE SPECIFIC TESTS/pH <791> USP38–NF33 5069 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Delete the test for pH
NIACIN IMPURITIES/Related Compounds First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7447 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Row 14 of Column 1 of Table 2: Change
Total impurities
to:
Total specified impurities
<232> ELEMENTAL IMPURITIES--LIMITS DRUG SUBSTANCE AND EXCIPIENTS/Table 2 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 7594 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Row 1 of Column 2: Change
(g/g)
to:
(µg/g)
AND
Line 1 of Row 1 of Column 3: Change
(g/g)
to:
(µg/g)
AND
Line 1 of Row 1 of Column 4: Change
(g/g)
to:
(µg/g)
<1197> GOOD DISTRIBUTION PRACTICES FOR BULK PHARMACEUTICAL EXCIPIENTS SECTION 4: RETURNED GOODS, DISPATCH, TRANSPORT, IMPORTATION, ADULTERATION, AND TRACEABILITY/4.7 Importation USP38–NF33 1396 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Footnote 11: Delete
http://www.fda.gov/ForIndustry/ImportProgram/AdmissibilityDeterminationsforShipmentsofForeign-originOASIS/ucm077691.htm (Accessed June 6,… Read More
CEFAZOLIN FOR INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 2652 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 7 of Analysis: Change
Result = (RU/RS) × (CS/CU) × P × F × 100
to:
Result = (RU/RS) × (CS Read More
FEXOFENADINE HYDROCHLORIDE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 1 USP38–NF33 3487 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 4 of System suitability solution: Change
[Note—A small amount of acetic acid,
to:
[Note—A small amount of glacial acetic acid,
METHYLPHENIDATE HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 2 USP38–NF33 4348 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Apparatus 7: Change
coil sample holder (Figure 4d).
to:
spring sample holder (Figure 5d).
BANABA LEAF POWDER DEFINITION USP38–NF33 5903 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1: Change
dried leaves of Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.) Pers. (Fam. Lythraceae) by extraction with hydroalcoholic mixtures.
to:
dried leaves of Lagerstroemia speciosa (L.) Pers. (Fam. Lythraceae) reduced to powder or very fine powder.
TELMISARTAN TABLETS ASSAY/Procedure Revision Bulletin (Official December 01, 2014) Online 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 2 of Standard solution: Change
of USP Telmisartan Related Compound A RS in Mobile phase.
to:
of USP Telmisartan Related Compound A RS in Mobile phase from the Standard stock solution.
<1047> GENE THERAPY PRODUCTS APPENDIX USP38–NF33 883 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 8 of National and International Regulatory Documents: Delete
(http://www4.od.nih.gov/oba/guidelines.html)
ISONIAZID IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7413 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Row 2 of Column 1 of Table 1:Change
Isoniacin
to
Isoniacina
AND
Row 5 of Column 1 of Table 1: Change
Picolinohydrazide
to
Picolinohydrazideb
AND
Row 6 of Column 1 of Table 1: Change
Isonicotinonitrile
to:
Read More
AZATHIOPRINE ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 2334 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Standard stock solution: Change
0.1 mg/mL of USP Azathioprine RS prepared as follows.
to:
0.5 mg/mL of USP Azathioprine RS prepared as follows.
CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE SPECIFIC TESTS/Water Determination, Method Ia <921> USP38–NF33 2828 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1: Change
Method Ia
to:
Method Ic
LEVODOPA CAPSULES IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP38–NF33 4078 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 2 of Spray reagent: Change
(10 mg/mL)
to:
(100 mg/mL)
QUININE SULFATE CHEMICAL INFORMATION USP38–NF33 5122 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 4: Change
dihydrate [6119-70-6].
to:
dihydrate [207671-44-1].
VERAPAMIL HYDROCHLORIDE EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 7 First Supplement to USP38–NF33 7478 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 6 of Analysis: Change
37 ± 0.5° at each time point.
to:
37 ± 0.5°.
AND
Line of 40 of Analysis:Delete the equation
Result5 = ({C5 × [V − (4 × Vs)]} + [(C4 + C3 + C2… Read More
CROMOLYN SODIUM OPHTHALMIC SOLUTION Related compounds USP38–NF33 2962 1-Jun-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1: Change
It meets the requirements of the test for Related compounds under Cromolyn Sodium Inhalation Solution, “Ophthalmic Solution” being read in place of “Inhalation Solution.”
to:
Apply 10-µL portions of Ophthalmic Solution and Standard solutions of USP Cromolyn… Read More
PHENYTOIN SODIUM USP Reference standards <11> USP37–NF32 4289 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 3 of USP Phenytoin Related Compound A RS: Change
C14H15NO2
to:
C14H13NO2
SORBITOL SORBITAN SOLUTION SPECIFIC TESTS USP37–NF32 6197 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1 of pH <791>: Change
4.0–7.0, in a 14% solution of Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution in carbon dioxide-free water
to:
4.0–7.0, in a 14% (w/w) solution of Sorbitol Sorbitan Solution in carbon dioxide-free water
MINERAL OIL SPECIFIC TESTS/Readily Carbonizable Substances Test <271> Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Online 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Acceptance criteria: Change
The Sample may turn hazy, but it remains colorless, or shows a slight pink or yellow color, and the Sample does not become darker than the Standard solution.
to:
The oil portion of the Sample may turn hazy, but it… Read More
COSYNTROPIN SPECIFIC TESTS/UV Absorption Spectrophotometry USP38–NF33 2958 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Sample solution: Change
hydrochloride
to:
hydrochloric acid
AMINOBENZOIC ACID IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP37–NF32 1730 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Add the subsection:
Standard stock solution: 0.25 mg/mL each of USP Benzocaine RS and 4-nitrobenzoic acid in methanol
AND
Line 2 of Standard solution: Change
in Mobile phase
to:
in Mobile phase, from the Standard stock solution
ASPARTAME ASSAY/Procedure USP37–NF32 5857 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Analysis: Change
crystal violet
to:
crystal violet TS
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> First Supplement to USP37–NF32 Online 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Rivastigmine Related Compound A RS: Change
Di-p-toluoyl-D-(+)-tartaric acid monohydrate.
C20H20O9 404.37
to:
(+)-Di-(p-toluoyl)-D-tartaric acid.
C20H18O8 386.35
CLARITHROMYCIN TABLETS IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Chromatographic system USP38–NF33 2850 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Column: Change
4.6-mm × 10-cm; 3-µm packing L1
to:
4.6-mm × 10-cm; 3.5-µm packing L1
RIVASTIGMINE TARTRATE CAPSULES ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/USP Reference Standards <11> USP37–NF32 4616 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 2 of USP Rivastigmine Related Compound A RS: Change
Di-p-toluoyl-D-(+)-tartaric acid monohydrate.
C20H20O9 404.37
to:
(+)-Di-(p-toluoyl)-D-tartaric acid.
C20H18O8 386.35
TREHALOSE IMPURITIES/Heavy Metals, Method I <231> USP37–NF32 6247 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Monitor preparation: Change
Prepare with 2.5 mL of Standard Lead Solution.
to:
Prepare with 2.0 mL of Standard Lead Solution.
BISMUTH SUBCARBONATE IMPURITIES/Limit of Lead USP38–NF33 2449 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Acceptance criteria: Change
Meets the requirements
to:
NMT 0.002%
QUETIAPINE FUMARATE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities USP38–NF33 5102 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 2 of Peak identification solution: Change
USP Quetiapine Fumarate Related Compound B RS
to:
USP Quetiapine Related Compound B RS
AND
Line 3 of Peak identification solution: Change
USP Quetiapine Fumarate Related Compound G RS
to:
USP Quetiapine Related… Read More
BETAMETHASONE DIPROPIONATE ASSAY/Procedure USP37–NF32 1961 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 2 of Sample solution: Change
5.0 mL each of the Internal standard solution and the Standard stock solution
to:
5.0 mL each of the Internal standard solution and the Sample stock solution
PURIFIED BENTONITE IDENTIFICATION/A. X-Ray Diffraction <941> USP37–NF32 5862 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 4 of Acceptance criteria: Change
from the pattern of Sample B is 1.492 and 1.504 Å.
to:
from the pattern of Sample B is between 1.492 and 1.504 Å.
FERRIC AMMONIUM CITRATE Mercury Second Supplement to USP37–NF32 Online 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 1 of Procedure: Change
Add 5 mL of stannous chloride solution (1 in 10) to each solution
to:
Add 5 mL of Stannous Chloride Solution to each solution
COSYNTROPIN IDENTIFICATION/B. Amino Acid Analysis USP38–NF33 2958 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 8 of Sample hydrolysate preparation: Change
hydrochloride
to:
hydrochloric acid
WITCH HAZEL Limit of tannins USP37–NF32 5177 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 3 of Chromatographic system: Change
5.0-mm × 15-cm
to:
4.6-mm × 15-cm
BUTORPHANOL TARTRATE NASAL SOLUTION IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities First Supplement to USP37–NF32 6596 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Row 3 of Column 1 of Table 1: Change
6-Butorphanol
to:
Δ6-Butorphanol
CISATRACURIUM BESYLATE INJECTION ASSAY/Procedure USP38–NF33 2830 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 11 of Analysis: Change
CS = concentration of USP Cisatracurium Besylate RS in the Standard solution
to:
CS = concentration of USP Cisatracurium Besylate RS in the Standard solution (mg/mL)
QUETIAPINE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711>/Test 3 USP38–NF33 5104 1-Apr-2015 USP39–NF34 USP39–NF34 Line 7 of Instrumental conditions: Change
10 0mg,
to:
100 mg,
AND
Line 5 of Tolerances: Change
For Tablets labeled to contain 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, or 400 mg:
to:
For Tablets labeled to contain 50 mg, 100 mg, 200 mg, 300 mg, or 400 mg:
MESALAMINE RECTAL SUSPENSION OTHER COMPONENTS/Content of Sodium Benzoate (if present) USP38–NF33 4270 1-Feb-2015 USP39–NF34 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 5 of Analysis: Change
Result = (rU/rS) × CS × (10/W) × 100
to:
Result = (rU/rS) × CS × (10/W)
CHLORAMPHENICOL SODIUM SUCCINATE Limit of free chloramphenicol USP37–NF32 2285 1-Feb-2015 USP39–NF34 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 10 of Chromatographic system: Change
Chromatograph the Standard solution, and record the peak areas as directed for Procedure: the relative standard deviation for replicate injections is not less than 2.0%.
to:
Chromatograph the Standard solution, and… Read More
CIPROFLOXACIN EXTENDED-RELEASE TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> Revision Bulletin (Official October 01, 2014) Online 1-Feb-2015 USP39–NF34 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 13 of Analysis in Test 1: Change
Mr2 = molecular weight of ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, 367.81
to:
Mr2 = molecular weight of anhydrous ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, 367.81
AND
Line 12 of Analysis in Test… Read More
METHOTREXATE IMPURITIES/Organic Impurities/Procedure 1: Related Compounds USP37–NF32 3762 1-Feb-2015 USP39–NF34 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 1 of Standard solution A: Change
0.1 μg/mL of USP Methotrexate RS in Solution A, from the Standard stock solution
to:
0.1 µg/mL of USP Methotrexate RS in Solution A, from Standard stock solution A
TERAZOSIN TABLETS PERFORMANCE TESTS/Dissolution <711> USP37–NF32 4874 1-Feb-2015 USP39–NF34 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 10 of Analysis: Change
Mr2 = molecular weight of terazosin hydrochloride dihydrate, 459.92
to:
Mr2 = molecular weight of terazosin hydrochloride, 423.89
EXTENDED PHENYTOIN SODIUM CAPSULES IDENTIFICATION/A. Infrared Absorption—General <197> First Supplement to USP37–NF32 6681 1-Feb-2015 USP39–NF34 Second Supplement to USP38–NF33 Line 1 of Sample: Change
6 mg/mL of phenytoin sodium in water from a suitable number of Capsules prepared as follows. Nominally transfer 300 mg of the powder into 50 mL of water in a separator.
to:
300 mg of phenytoin sodium from the contents of Capsules in 50 mL of water in a… Read More