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Anthralin Ointment
» Anthralin Ointment is Anthralin in a petrolatum or other oleaginous vehicle. Anthralin Ointment labeled to contain more than 0.1 percent of anthralin contains not less than 90.0 percent and not more than 115.0 percent of the labeled amount of C14H10O3; and Ointment labeled to contain 0.1 percent or less of anthralin contains not less than 90.0 percent and not more than 130.0 percent of the labeled amount of C14H10O3.
Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight containers, in a cool place. Protect from light.
Residual solvents 467: meets the requirements.
(Official January 1, 2007)
Assay— Proceed with Ointment as directed in the Assay under Anthralin Cream.
Auxiliary Information— Staff Liaison : Feiwen Mao, M.S., Senior Scientific Associate
Expert Committee : (MDOOD05) Monograph Development-Ophthalmics Oncologics and Dermatologicals
USP29–NF24 Page 177
Phone Number : 1-301-816-8320