Myrrh Topical Solution
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This article is compiled based on the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) – 2025 Edition
Issued and maintained by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)
Prepare Myrrh Topical Solution as follows:
| Myrrh | 200 g |
| A mixture of Alcohol and Water (85:15) | 900 mL |
| Alcohol, a sucient quantity, to make | 1000 mL |
Macerate about 200 g of coarsely ground Myrrh with an alcohol-water mixture for 48 hours at room temperature in a suitable vessel, which is fitted with a lid and a mechanical stirrer, agitating the mixture with the stirrer. Allow the resulting mixture to stand overnight. Decant the mixture, filter, dilute the filtrate with Alcohol to 1000 mL, and mix.
Labeling-Label it to indicate that it is intended for topical and oropharyngeal use only.
Identification-Using Topical Solution as the Test solution, proceed as directed for Identification tests C and D under Myrrh.
ALCOHOL DETERMINATION, Method II (611): between 90.0% and 110.0% of the labeled amount of C,H,OH. 2
Other requirements-It meets the requirements for Packaging and Storage and Labeling for Tinctures under Botanical Extracts (565).
