Packaging and storage
Preserve in tight containers.
Labeling
The label contains directions for constitution of the powder and states the equivalent amount of magnesium citrate (C12H10Mg3O14)in a given volume of the Oral Solution obtained after constitution.
Microbial limits á61ñ
It meets the requirements of the test for absence of
Escherichia coliand
Salmonellaspecies.
Content of anhydrous citric acid
NOTEPerform the following tests on the Oral Solution obtained after constitution as directed in the labeling.Accurately measure the volume of the constituted Oral Solution.
Assay
Transfer an accurately measured volume of constituted Oral Solution,equivalent to about 18.7g of magnesium citrate (C12H10Mg3O14),to a 1000-mLvolumetric flask.Add 200mLof 1Nhydrochloric acid,swirl,and allow to stand for about 10minutes.Dilute with water to volume,and mix.Stir by mechanical means for about 30minutes.Transfer 10.0mLof this solution to a 250-mLbeaker.Add 10mLof ammoniaammonium chloride buffer TS,5mLof triethanolamine,0.3mLof eriochrome black TS,and titrate with 0.05Medetate disodium VSuntil the last hint of violet disappears (blue endpoint).Each mLof 0.05Medetate disodium is equivalent to 7.520mg of magnesium citrate (C12H10Mg3O14).