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Atenolol Oral Suspension 2mg/mL

This document provides instructions for compounding an oral suspension of atenolol. It lists the drug name, route, dosage form, and concentration. The formula makes 250mL of suspension with a shelf life of 90 days. The equipment needed includes a mortar and pestle, graduated cylinder, and stirring rod. The directions describe crushing tablets, mixing with glycerin and Ora-Sweet Sugar Free, and bringing to final volume. The final product is described as a thick, cloudy, white suspension with a maraschino cherry smell.

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Atenolol Oral Suspension 2mg/mL

This document provides instructions for compounding an oral suspension of atenolol. It lists the drug name, route, dosage form, and concentration. The formula makes 250mL of suspension with a shelf life of 90 days. The equipment needed includes a mortar and pestle, graduated cylinder, and stirring rod. The directions describe crushing tablets, mixing with glycerin and Ora-Sweet Sugar Free, and bringing to final volume. The final product is described as a thick, cloudy, white suspension with a maraschino cherry smell.

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Pharmacy

Drug Name Route Dosage Form Concentration


Atenolol Oral Suspension 2mg/mL

Formula Qty: 250mL Shelf Life: 90 days

Equipment needed:
Mortar and pestle, graduated cylinder, stirring rod

Auxiliary labeling/Storage: Refrigerate; Shake Well


Room Temperature Stability=7 days (10mg/mL concentration)
Directions:
1. Crush tablets in a mortar and triturate to a fine powder.
2. Add glycerin and mix well. (Increase amount slightly if needed)
3. Add Ora-Sweet SUGAR FREE, geometrically, mixing well.
4. Transfer to graduated cylinder.
5. QS to final volume with remaining vehicle. Stir well.
Final Product Description: Thick, cloudy, white suspension. Maraschino cherry smell.
This description is for exact products and manufacturers specified below and may vary with
substitutions.

Ingredients QS Quantity Units


Atenolol 100mg tablets Sandoz 5 Tablets
Glycerin USP 5 mL
Ora Sweet Sugar Free Paddock X 250 mL

Citations/References
1. Patel D, Doshi DH, Desia A. Short term stability of atenolol in oral liquid formulations. Int J
Pharmaceut Compd. 1997; (1):437-439
2. Hipple, R, Nahahta, M.. Atenolol oral suspension. Pediatric Drug Formulations 4th ed. 2000:
16.
Reviewed: 3/12/2010 TF

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