Allen's Compounded Formulations

The U.S. Pharmacist Collection, 1995-1998

Loyd V. Allen, Jr., Ph.D.

Editor-in-Chief
International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding
Edmond, Oklahoma

APhA
American Pharmaceutical Association
Washington, D.C.
Contents

Foreword vii Clindamycin and Benzoyl Peroxide Topical Gel

Preface viii for Acne 40
Acknowledgments ix E45 Cream for Dry Skin 42
Heparin as a Topical Anti-inflammatory 44
Introduction Hydrocortisone Nonaqueous Hydrophilic
An Introduction to Good Compounding Practices 2 Topical Ointment 46
Lidocaine 30% Medicated Stick for Insect Bites 48
U.S. Pharmacist "Contemporary Compounding" Mechlorethamine Hydrochloride Ointment 50
Columns, 1995-1998 Metronidazole Solution for Decubitus Ulcers 52
Minoxidil Tartrate 0.5% Solution for Iontophoresis.... 54
Antiemetics Phenytoin 5% Ointment for Skin Disorders 56
Ondansetron 8-mg Suppositories for Nausea 10
Phenytoin Topical Powder for Wounds 58
Scopolamine 0.25-mg/0.1-mL Topical Gel
Prickly Heat Dusting Powder 60
for Travelers 12
Psoriasis Lotion 62
Anti-infective Agents Silver Sulfadiazine-Hydrocortisone Nonalcoholic
Fever Blister/Cold Sore Topical Liquid 16 Gel for Burns... 64
Tetracycline Oral Liquid 18 Skin Laceration Topical Gels 66
Tetracycline Gel for Periodontitis 20 Zinc Oxide Gel for Iontophoresis 68
Zinc Gluconate 92.5-mg Lozenges for Colds 22 Gynecologic Conditions
Boric Acid 600-mg Vaginal Suppositories 72
Anti-inflammatory Agents Progesterone Nasal Sprays 74
Etodolac Suppositories 26 Triestrogen 2.5-mg Capsules in Oil 76

Arthritis Headache
Glucosamine Hydrochloride for Arthritis 30 Dihydroergotamine Mesylate Troches 80
Piroxicam 0.5% Alcoholic Gel for Arthritis 32 Lidocaine Hydrochloride Nasal Solution 82

Dermatologic Conditions Miscellaneous

Aminophylline 4% Ointment for Psoriasis 36 Antimalaria Suppositories 86
Azole Preparations for Fungal Infections 38 Coumarin 10% Ointment for Lymphedema 88
 Eucalyptol Stick to Mask Odors 90 Appendices
Dyclonine and Diphenhydramine Troches for Appendix A.
Sore Throat 92
Glycopyrrolate 0.5% Topical Cream and Good Compounding Practices Applicable to State-
Ointment for Facial Sweating 94 Licensed Pharmacies, National Association of
Hydrocortisone 100-mg Mucoadhesive Boards of Pharmacy 124
Suppositories for Hemorrhoid Relief 96 Appendix B.
Midazolam Gelatin Cubes for Children 98 Equivalent Values for Compounding
Monsel's Solution for Bleeding 100 Calculations 128
Nitroglycerin 0.2% Ointment for Anal Fissures 102
Appendix C.
Preoperative "Sedative Cocktail" for Children 104
Shohl's Solution 106 Sodium Chloride Equivalent Values of
Selected Agents 131
Neurologic Conditions
Appendix D.
Apomorphine Hydrochloride Nasal Solution 110
Clonazepam 0.1-mg/mL Suspension 112 Suppliers of Compounding Chemicals 134
Herpes Zoster Topical Ointment 114 Glossary
Respiratory Agents Glossary 136
Ipratropium Bromide 0.02% and Albuterol
0.083% Inhalant Solution for Bronchospasm 118 Dosage Form Index
Nasal Gel Decongestant Formulations 120 Dosage Form Index 140

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