Description
Humco Flavor Plus Oral Suspension Vehicle is a pharmaceutical-grade compounding base designed for pharmacy professionals to create custom liquid medications. This 16oz (473ml) bottle provides a palatable, stable foundation for suspending active pharmaceutical ingredients that are not commercially available in liquid form. The advanced formulation ensures uniform drug distribution, prevents settling, and maintains potency throughout the product’s shelf life. Particularly valuable for pediatric and geriatric patients who have difficulty swallowing tablets or capsules, this vehicle allows pharmacists to customize dosing and flavoring for individual patient needs. Humco has been a trusted name in pharmaceutical compounding for over 90 years, providing high-quality excipients and bases to pharmacies nationwide. The pleasant-tasting base helps improve medication compliance, especially important for long-term treatments. This vehicle is compatible with a wide range of active ingredients and can be flavored to patient preferences. Essential for compounding pharmacies that prepare personalized medications for patients with unique therapeutic requirements.
Suggested Use
For professional pharmacy compounding use only. Shake well before dispensing. Follow specific compounding protocols for individual medications. Store compounded preparations according to stability guidelines. Maintain proper documentation for all compounded preparations using this vehicle.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Purified Water | 85% | Aqueous base |
| Sucrose | 8% | Sweetening agent and viscosity modifier |
| Glycerin | 4% | Humectant and co-solvent |
| Sodium Benzoate | 0.1% | Preservative |
| Citric Acid | 0.05% | pH adjuster and antioxidant |
Other Ingredients
The formulation includes xanthan gum as a suspending agent, natural and artificial flavoring agents, sodium citrate for buffering, and trace amounts of stabilizing compounds. Quality control agents ensure consistent performance and compatibility with various active pharmaceutical ingredients.
Warnings
• For professional compounding use only – not for direct patient use
• Maintain proper storage conditions to preserve stability
• Follow USP guidelines for compounded preparations
• Document all compounding procedures and ingredient sources
• Ensure compatibility testing before combining with active ingredients
Disclaimer
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