Last Updated:15/6/07

Instructions for the Extemporaneous Compounding of:

Amiodarone Hydrochloride Suspension 20mg/ml

Batch Number: _________
Formulation:

Amiodarone HCl 200mg
Tablet
5 tablets
(1000mg)
10 tablets
(2000mg)
15 tablets
(3000mg)
Diluent C TO

50ml 100ml 150ml

Formula Quantity Batch
No.
Expiry
Date
Manufacturer Prepared By Checked By
Amiodarone HCl
200mg Tablet
Sanofi
Diluent C TO Nova



Instructions for Preparation:
1. Using a sterile alcohol wipe clean the pestle and mortar. Allow to dry
2. Print the required number of labels and leave to one side.
3. Count the required number of amiodarone tablets. Check.
4. Grind the tablets to a fine powder in the mortar.
5. Measure the required amount of Diluent C in dry, clean graduated cylinder and
slowly add, in increments, to the contents of the mortar. Mix well.
6. Transfer the suspension to a graduated cylinder and bring to volume with rinsings
of Diluent C. Important to ensure all of the suspension is transferred. Check.
7. Transfer to a sterile bottle. Cap and label appropriately.
8. Leave to one side for checking. Final Check

Expiry date: 7 days when stored in the fridge

Manufactured date:_______________________

Expiry date: ______________________________

Prepared By: _____________________________

Checked By: ______________________________

50% excess should be made to allow for loss during transfer to container

Additional Labels Required: Dispensed label:


SHAKE THE BOTTLE
STORE IN THE FRIDGE

Pharmacy Department OLCHC June 2000 REF: NOVA LABS May 2003

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