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Amoxicillin 125 / 250 / 500 mg capsules from bulk API

CGR-FR-029 · ANSM — Monographie de préparation magistrale (outside Formulaire national)

For local reviewCGR-FR-029France

WORKSHEET FOR LOCAL APPROVAL — source authority does not replace batch approval.

Dosage formHard capsules
Reference batch1 καψάκιο / capsule; επιλέξτε μία ισχύ / select one strength
Monograph version4.0
Source packagev4

Source formula

IngredientSource quantity
Amoxicillin trihydrate, for 125 / 250 / 500 mg amoxicillin143.47 / 286.95 / 573.9 mg
Gelatin capsule shell, suitable size1

Quantities refer to the source batch. This website does not automatically scale formulas, assign doses or calculate BUD.

Description

Partial evidence

Hard capsules: Amoxicillin 125 / 250 / 500 mg capsules from bulk API. Additional appearance criteria are not established by the specific text reviewed.

References: [1]

Use and action

Documented in source

Penicillin antibiotic.

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Specifications

Documented in source

Mean assay 90–120% of nominal. Mass uniformity: 20 capsules; content test: 10 in the control batch. Use the full acceptance/re-sampling scheme.

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Light

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Air

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Water and solubility

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Humidity

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Temperature

Partial evidence

For the finished product the source specifies:
65 mL PET container without desiccant, or other suitable container as specified in source. 15–25 °C.

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pH and related incompatibilities

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Other incompatibilities

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Ingredient-specific information

Not established

No specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.

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Personal protective equipment

Partial evidence

Complete formula-specific PPE is not specified. Select gloves, eye protection and exposure controls using the exact materials’ SDS and the local risk assessment.
Supplementary AEMPS framework: clean long-sleeved laboratory clothing, hair covering and dedicated footwear/overshoes. Powder handling requires suitable eye/respiratory protection; change gloves with activity or damage. Select the exact type/material using SDS and risk assessment.

References: [1] · [2]

Risks and precautions

Partial evidence

A complete formula-specific hazard classification is not established. Assess potency, dust/aerosol, allergens, solvents, microbial risk and cross-contamination using the actual materials and process. Absence of a flag does not establish absence of hazard.

References: [1]

Compounding conditions

Partial evidence

Follow the addition sequence, temperatures and times stated under Preparation Procedure. The specific monograph is not a complete qualification of the local facility/equipment.

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BUD rationale

Documented in source

Source period: 1 month.
The source period applies to its exact composition, method and packaging. It is not this batch’s expiry date and cannot be transferred to another vehicle/strength. Calculate the actual date in the blank batch record.

References: [1]

Bases and dependencies

Partial evidence

No separate base is identified in the dependency register. Check any commercial vehicles/compound excipients listed in the formula.

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Equipment

Editorial checklist

Indicative checklist derived from the method: Balance of suitable resolution, Containers and mixing tools compatible with the materials, Mortar and pestle, Capsule-filling equipment. Selection/qualification is defined locally.

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Preparation procedure

Documented in source

Select strength and capsule count. Weigh and triturate API, distribute evenly and fill shells. Close, check count, mass and exterior cleanliness, and package. Source formula contains no diluent.

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Observations

Documented in source

Beta-lactam: source requires a hood, FFP2 and dedicated space/equipment to limit contamination. Use tabulated quantities, not recalculation from the rounded 1.148 factor. Verify the CoA assay basis.

References: [1]

Packaging

Documented in source

65 mL PET container without desiccant, or other suitable container as specified in source. 15–25 °C.

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Quality control

Documented in source

Mass uniformity of 20 random units by Ph. Eur. 2.9.5 and content/unit tests in the specific analytical annex. Use the exact limits for the selected strength. The full annex is required for execution.

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Storage

Documented in source

65 mL PET container without desiccant, or other suitable container as specified in source. 15–25 °C.

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Dispensing and directions

Partial evidence

No additional special directions are established beyond the source route, storage and notes. Complete patient details, dose and directions from the prescription.

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Labelling

editorial_specimen

Amoxicillin 125 / 250 / 500 mg capsules from bulk API
Strength/variant: __________ Quantity: __________
Batch: __________ Prepared: __________ Use by: __________
Από του στόματος / Oral use
Dose/directions: __________
Storage: 65 mL PET container without desiccant, or other suitable container as specified in source. 15–25 °C.

References: [1]

Sources and traceability

  1. ANSM — Monographie de préparation magistrale (outside Formulaire national)

    v2 • 12/12/2023 · PDF pp. 1–7; αναλυτικά παραρτήματα / analytical annexes · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

  2. PN/L/PG/002/00 INDUMENTARIA

    Διαθέσιμο κείμενο / Retrieved text · PDF pp. 1–5 · A1

    Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10

Provenance and reuse

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