Ora-Sweet SF
Flavored Sugar-Free Syrup VehicleOra-Sweet SF is a sugar-free, alcohol-free syrup vehicle used to simplify the process of flavoring and sweetening extemporaneous compounded sugar-free oral preparations.Ora-Sweet SF allows the pharmacist to formulate elegant, sugar-free, sweetened products with minimum time and maximum dependability. It is flavored with a citrus-berry blend for a highly palatable taste. ApplicationsOra-Sweet SF may be used alone or in combination with other - Pediatric preparations - Geriatric preparations |
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How to Use
Ora-Sweet SF is the ideal flavoring and sweetening agent for many suspensions, but it is specially formulated to complement Paddock's suspending vehicle Ora-Plus. Ora-Sweet SF and Ora- Plus can be combined in a 50/50 ratio to produce a pleasant tasting elegant suspension.
Properties
Ora-Sweet SF does not contain sugar or alcohol. A small amount of sodium saccharin imparts sweetness to Ora-Sweet SF. Xanthum gum, glycerin and sorbitol contribute to both texture and good flow characteristics. Ora-Sweet SF contains flavoring agents to increase palatability. Ora-Sweet SF is buffered to a slightly acidic pH to help diminish degradation of medicinal agents through oxidation.
Ingredients
Purified water, glycerin, sorbitol, sodium saccharin, xanthan gum, and flavoring. Buffered with citric acid and sodium citrate. Preserved with methylparaben (0.03%), propylparaben (0.008%), and potassium sorbate (0.1%).
Specifications
Size: 473 ML (One Pint)
Appearance: Clear liquid with a slight tint
pH: Approximately 4.2
Taste: Sweet citrus-berry flavor
Osmolality: 2150 mOm/Kg