ORA-Blend is a Oral Suspension Vehicle, Ora-Blend Vehicle 473ml used to simplify the process involved in the extemporaneous compounding of oral suspensions. Medicated powder can be incorporated into ORA-Blend to form elegant, uniform and physically stable suspensions.
Applications
ORA-Blend combines the suspending properties of ORA-Plus® with the flavoring agents of ORA-Sweet® and is ideal for:
• Pediatric suspensions • Geriatric suspensions
Properties
ORA-Blend is an aqueous-based sweetened vehicle consisting of a synergistic blend of suspending agents that have a high degree of colloidal activity. The suspending agents form a structured, gel-like matrix which suspends particles and allow for little settling. ORA-Blend is buffered to a slightly acidic pH to help reduce degradation of medicinal agents through oxidation. An anti-foam agent is incorporated in ORA-Blend to allow for vigorous shaking with minimal foam.
Contains:
Purified water, sucrose, glycerin, sorbitol, berry citrus flavor (contains FD&C Red #40), microcrys- talline cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, xanthan gum, carrageenan, calcium sulfate, trisodium phosphate, citric acid and sodium phosphate as buffers, dimethicone antifoam emulsion. Preserved with methylparaben and potassium sorbate.
Specifications
Appearance: Opaque, pinkish liquid
pH: Approximately 4.3
Taste: Sweet citrus-berry flavor
Viscosity: Approximately 700 cps at 25oC via Brookfield viscometer
