Tolu Balsam Tincture
»Tolu Balsam Tincture is prepared from Tolu Balsam obtained fromMyroxylon balsamum (L.)Harms var.balsamum (Fam.Fabaceae).Prepare Tolu Balsam Tincture as follows (seePharmaceutical Compounding—Nonsterile Preparations á795ñ).
Tolu Balsam 200g
to make 1000mL
Prepare Tolu Balsam Tincture as directed forProcess MunderTinctures (seePharmaceutical Dosage Forms á1151ñ),using alcohol as the menstruum.
Packaging and storage— Preserve in tight,light-resistant containers,and store at controlled room temperature.Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and to excessive heat.
Labeling— The Label states the Latin binomial name and,following the official name,the part of the plant source from which the article was derived.
Alcohol content,Method Iá611ñ: between 77.0%and 83.0%of C2H5OH.
Auxiliary Information— Staff Liaison:Claudia C.Okeke,Ph.D.,Associate Director
Expert Committee:(CRX)Compounding Pharmacy
USP28–NF23Page 3099
Pharmacopeial Forum:Volume No.28(5)Page 1468
Phone Number:1-301-816-8243