ORA-Plus is a unique suspending vehicle used to simplify the process involved in the extempo- raneous compounding of oral suspensions. Medicated powder can be incorporated into ORA-Plus to form elegant, uniform and physically stable suspensions.
Applications
ORA-Plus will retain its suspending properties when diluted up to 50% with water, flavoring agents, syrups or alcohol. Its versatility makes it ideal for:
ORA-Plus can be used in a combination with any flavoring syrup, but it is specially formulated to complement Perrigo’s ORA-Sweet®. ORA-Plus and ORA-Sweet can be combined in a 50/50 ratio to produce a pleasant tasting elegant suspension.
Contains:
Purified water, microcrystalline 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.
pH range: 4.0 – 4.5 Taste: Very bland taste (no sweeteners or
flavors)
Viscosity: Thixotropic. Range 400 – 6700 cps at 25oC via Brookfield viscometer
Osmolality: Approximately 157 mOsm/kg
Properties
ORA-Plus is an aqueous-based 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-Plus is buffered to a slightly acidic pH to help reduce degradation of medicinal agents through oxidation. An anti-foam agent is incorporated in ORA-Plus to allow for vigorous shaking with minimal foam.
