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base).
Pessary Preparation suitably shaped for vaginal administration. Vagina/ Solid
Contains medications which are usually act locally.
Suppository Medicated preparation suitable shaped for rectal Rectal/ Solid
administration.

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 SUGGESTED EXPIRY DATE
Application Amber fluted bottle with CRC For external use only 4 weeks
Capsule Amber tablet bottle with (Depending on active ingredient) 3 months
CRC/Plastic bag with proper
seal
Cream and gel Amber glass jar or For external use only 4 weeks
collapsible metal tube
Dusting Plastic jar preferably with a For external use only 3 months
powder 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 CRC 4 weeks
Emulsion Plain amber bottle with CRC Shake the bottle 4 weeks
Enema Amber fluted bottle with CRC For rectal use only. 4 weeks
Warm to body temperature
before use
Gargle and Amber fluted bottle with CRC Not to be taken by mouth. 4 weeks
mouthwash Do not swallow in large amount
Inhalation Amber fluted bottle with CRC Not to be taken by mouth 4 weeks
Shake the bottle
Linctus Plain amber bottle with CRC 4 weeks
Liniment and Amber fluted bottle with CRC For external use only 4 weeks
lotion Shake the bottle
Avoid broken skin
Mixture and Plain amber bottle with CRC Shake the bottle 4 weeks
suspension (2 weeks without
preservatives)
Nasal drop Hexagonal amber fluted Not to be taken by mouth. 4 weeks
glass bottle with a rubber
teat and dropper closure
Ointment Amber glass jar For external use only 3 months
Paste Amber glass jar For external use only 3 months
Pessary Wrapped in foil and packed For vaginal use only 3 months
in amber glass jar Store in cool dry place
Powder Wrapped in powder papers Store in a dry place 3 months
and packed in a cardboard Dissolve/Mix with water before
carton taking
(Depending on active
ingredients)
Suppository Wrapped in foil and packed For rectal use only 3 months

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