Compound Cardamom Tincture
»Prepare Compound Cardamom Tincture as follows (see Pharmaceutical Compounding—Nonsterile Preparations á795ñ).
Cardamom Seed,in moderately coarse
powder
20g
Cinnamon,in fine powder 25g
Caraway,in moderately coarse powder 12g
to make 1000mL
Proceed as directed for Process Munder Pharmaceutical Dosage Forms á1151ñ.Macerate the mixed powders in 750mLof a mixture of 50mLof Glycerin and 950mLof Diluted Alcohol,and complete the preparation by using first the remainder of the mixture of Diluted Alcohol and Glycerin prepared as directed above,followed by Diluted Alcohol.
NOTE—Compound Cardamom Tincture may be colored with one or more colors.
Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight,light-resistant containers,and avoid exposure to direct sunlight and excessive heat.
Alcohol content,Method IIá611ñ: between 43.0%and 47.0%is found.
Auxiliary Information— Staff Liaison:Claudia C.Okeke,Ph.D.,Associate Director
Expert Committee:(CRX)Compounding Pharmacy
USP28–NF23Page 2979
Pharmacopeial Forum:Volume No.27(4)Page 2793
Phone Number:1-301-816-8243