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Ointment Semi-solid preparation consisting of medications Skin/ Semi-solid
dispersed or dissolved in anhydrous basis.
Paint Medicated preparation for application to the skin or Skin/ Liquid
mucous membranes. Usually contains substances with
antiseptic, astringent, caustic or analgesic properties.
Paste Preparation with a high proportion of finely powdered Skin/ Semi-solid
medicaments mixed WITH a basis made of soft/liquid
paraffin (oily base) or glycerol/mucilage/soap (non-oily
base).
Pessary Preparation suitably shaped for vaginal administration. Vagina/ Solid
Contains medications, which are usually acting locally.
Suppository Medicated preparation suitable shaped for rectal Rectal/ Solid
administration.

6.3 STORAGE, PACKAGING AND LABELLING REQUIREMENTS
Several extemporaneous products will require a specific storage conditions and need to be
specified in the label. The storage of certain products sometimes will be available in the
reference book but for others, it is based on common knowledge or experience. In the absence
of any guidance from the reference book, the table below can be used as a general guide.

Preparation Container Important auxiliary labels Expiry
Application Amber fluted bottle with For external use only 4 weeks
CRC
Capsule Amber tablet bottle with (Depending on active 3 months
CRC/Plastic bag with ingredient)
proper seal
Cream and Amber glass jar or For external use only 4 weeks
gel collapsible metal tube
Dusting Plastic jar preferably with For external use only 3 months
powder a perforated, reclosable
lid Not to be applied on open
wound

Store in cool dry place
Ear drop Hexagonal amber fluted For external use only 4 weeks
glass bottle with a rubber
teat and dropper closure
Elixir Plain amber bottle with Shake the bottle before use 4 weeks
CRC
Emulsion Plain amber bottle with Shake the bottle before use 4 weeks
CRC (2 weeks without
preservatives)
Enema Amber fluted bottle with For rectal use only. 4 weeks
CRC
Warm to body temperature
before use