SILDENAFIL SUSPENSION 2.5MG/ML
Generic Name : Sildenafil
Indication : Pulmonary hypertension
Dosage Form : Suspension
Strength : 2.5mg/mL
Stability : 91 days
Storage : Refrigerate (preferable) or at room temperature and protect from light
INGREDIENTS:
Sildenafil 20mg 5 tablets
Vehicle qs 40mL
VEHICLE CHOICE:
• Ora-Sweet® : Ora-Plus® (1:1) or
• Methylcellulose 1%: Simple Syrup (1:1) or
• Equivalent vehicle to Ora-Sweet® : Ora-Plus® (1:1)
How to prepare SILDENAFIL SUSPENSION 2.5MG/ML:
1. Crush tablets in a mortar to form a fine paste.
2. Levigate the powder with small amount of vehicle until a smooth paste is formed.
3. Add more vehicle to the paste until a liquid is formed and transfer the liquid into the container.
4. Use additional vehicle to rinse the remaining drug from the mortar and pour into the container.
5. Make up to final volume with vehicle.
6. Shake well and label.