Nifedipine 4 mg/mL oral suspension
CGR-US-010 · Nationwide Children’s Hospital — Pharmacy Services, institutional compounding formula
INSTITUTIONAL SHEET — applies only to the exact described formula and requires local assessment.
Source formula
| Ingredient | Source quantity |
|---|---|
| Nifedipine bulk powder | 120 mg |
| SyrSpend SF PH4 Cherry | q.s. ad 30 mL |
Quantities refer to the source batch. This website does not automatically scale formulas, assign doses or calculate BUD.
Description
Documented in sourceOpaque suspension.
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Use and action
Documented in sourceDihydropyridine calcium-channel blocker; the liquid dosage form requires a specific clinical decision.
Active-drug context from another product’s labelling; it does not establish stability or dosing of this compounded preparation.
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Specifications
Documented in sourceFinal-product visual inspection. The institutional sheet gives no specific numerical limits.
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Light
Partial evidenceFor the finished product the source specifies:
Tight, light-resistant plastic container. Source prefers refrigeration and permits room temperature, without a numerical range.
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Air
Not establishedNo 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 establishedNo specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.
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Humidity
Not establishedNo specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.
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Temperature
Not establishedNo specific information is established by the consulted sources. Complete this before local approval where critical to this preparation.
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pH and related incompatibilities
Not establishedNo 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 establishedNo 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 establishedNo 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 evidenceComplete 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.
Risks and precautions
Partial evidenceA 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.
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Compounding conditions
Partial evidenceFollow 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 sourceSource period: 90 days.
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.
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Bases and dependencies
Partial evidenceNo separate base is identified in the dependency register. Check any commercial vehicles/compound excipients listed in the formula.
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Equipment
Editorial checklistIndicative checklist derived from the method: Balance of suitable resolution, Containers and mixing tools compatible with the materials, Calibrated pH meter. Selection/qualification is defined locally.
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Preparation procedure
Documented in sourceWeigh nifedipine powder immediately before compounding. Levigate with a little SyrSpend SF PH4 Cherry and dilute progressively. Transfer quantitatively with rinses, make to 30 mL and mix. Package immediately after verification.
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Observations
Documented in sourcePhotosensitive: compound immediately after weighing and package immediately after verification. Applies to bulk powder and this exact Cherry vehicle, not every SyrSpend product.
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Packaging
Documented in sourceLight-resistant plastic bottle as specified by the sheet.
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Quality control
Documented in sourceVisually examine the final product against the stated appearance. The sheet supplies no validated assay method or numerical microbiological limit.
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Storage
Documented in sourceTight, light-resistant plastic container. Source prefers refrigeration and permits room temperature, without a numerical range.
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Dispensing and directions
Partial evidenceNo 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_specimenNifedipine 4 mg/mL oral suspension
Strength/variant: __________ Quantity: __________
Batch: __________ Prepared: __________ Use by: __________
Από του στόματος / Oral use
Dose/directions: __________
Storage: Tight, light-resistant plastic container. Source prefers refrigeration and permits room temperature, without a numerical range.
Shake before use.
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Sources and traceability
- Nationwide Children’s Hospital — Pharmacy Services, institutional compounding formula
01/2025 · PDF pp. 1–2 · B2
Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10
- DailyMed / NLM: NIFEDIPINE TABLET, FILM COATED, EXTENDED RELEASE [CARDINAL HEALTH 107, LLC]
SPL published Aug 10, 2026 · Indications / warnings / pharmacology · C1 context only
Review date reported in supplied metadata: 2026-09-10
- 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
This record comes from the supplied v4 collection. Primary-source rights and licences remain separate. No new comprehensive licence review has been performed for the earlier 239 records.
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