Oleovitamin A and D Capsules
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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)
1 DEFINITION
Oleovitamin A and D Capsules contain NLT 90.0% of the labeled amounts of vitamins A and D. The oil in Oleovitamin A and D Capsules is a solution of vitamin A and vitamin D in sh liver oil or in an edible vegetable oil. The vitamin D is present as ergocalciferol or Cholecalciferol obtained by the activation of ergosterol or 7-dehydrocholesterol or from natural sources.
2 ASSAY
Vitamin A Assay 〈571〉
Analysis: Use the appropriate Chemical Method or Chromatographic Method as described in the chapter.
Acceptance criteria: NLT 90.0% of the labeled amount
Vitamin D Assay 〈581〉
Analysis: Use the appropriate Chromatographic Method as described in the chapter.
Acceptance criteria: NLT 90.0% of the labeled amount
3 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Packaging and Storage: Preserve in tight, light-resistant containers. Store in a dry place.
Labeling: Label the Capsules to indicate the content, in mg, of vitamin A in each Capsule. The vitamin A content in each Capsule may be expressed also in USP Vitamin A Units. Label the Capsules to show whether they contain ergocalciferol, cholecalciferol, or vitamin D from a natural source. Label the Capsules to indicate also the vitamin D content, in µg, in each Capsule. The vitamin D content may be expressed also in USP Vitamin D Units in each Capsule.
