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Metoprolol
10mg/mL Oral Suspension
Last updated: April 2007
Batch No:__________
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Ingredients
Mfr
Lot #
Expiry
Date
Quantity
Measured
Metoprolol Tartrate 50mg
APO
24
Ora-Plus®
Paddock
60mL
Ora-Sweet®*
Paddock
60mL
OraPlus®/OraSweet®
SickKids
qs 120mL
Mixture
* Can substitute with Ora-Sweet SF® for a sugar-free suspension.
Equipment
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125mL graduated measure x 2
mortar and pestle
stirring rod x 1
150mL amber bottle x 1
shrink seal x 1
Procedure
1. Measure out and mix Ora-Plus® and Ora-Sweet®.
2. Crush Metoprolol tablets to a fine powder in mortar.
3. Levigate powder with a small amount of vehicle to form a paste. Add more vehicle
mixing well until a liquid is formed. Transfer contents into the graduate. Use
additional vehicle to rinse the remaining drug from the mortar and add to the
graduate.
4. Make up to the final volume in the graduate using more vehicle. Stir well.
5. Transfer the suspension into the bottle.
6. Label and affix shrink seal.
Expiry: 60 days
Storage: Room Temperature
Sample Label:
METOPROLOL 10 MG/ML ORAL SUSPENSION
L#:
EXP:
ROOM TEMPERATURE
SHAKE WELL (120mL)
Date and Signature (Technician and Pharmacist Final Check):
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Checked