Hydrophilic Ointment
»Prepare Hydrophilic Ointment as follows:
| Methylparaben | 0.25g |
| Propylparaben | 0.15g |
| Sodium Lauryl Sulfate | 10g |
| Propylene Glycol | 120g |
| Stearyl Alcohol | 250g |
| White Petrolatum | 250g |
| Purified Water To make about |
370g |
| 1000g |
Melt the Stearyl Alcohol and the White Petrolatum on a steam bath,and warm to about 75
.Add the other ingredients,previously dissolved in the water and warmed to 75,and stir the mixture until it congeals.
.Add the other ingredients,previously dissolved in the water and warmed to 75,and stir the mixture until it congeals.
Packaging and storage—
Preserve in tight containers.
Auxiliary Information—
Staff Liaison:Catherine Sheehan,B.Sc.,Scientist
Expert Committee:(EMC)Excipients:Monograph Content
USP28–NF23Page 1415
Phone Number:1-301-816-8262