Two Sustained Release Membranes Used in Formulating Low Strength Testosterone Reservoir Transdermal Patches.

Introduction: Several Testosterone Replacement Therapies exist for hypogonadism, but an in-depth analysis of these products reveals a high dosing frequency and a high drug loading, up to 120 mg for a potent drug like Testosterone. This may lead to patient non-compliance and toxicity problems if used improperly. Androderm is the only 24-hour marketed transdermal patch.

Compatibility of Flavoring Agents in Compounding Extemporaneous Omeprazole Oral Liquid.

In a previous study, the results of which were provided in an article published in the International Journal of Pharmaceutical Compounding, it was determined that FLAVORx's Grape flavor in extemporaneously compounded omeprazole oral liquid was found suitable. A follow-up study was conducted in which the authors explored four additional flavors (Professional Compounding Centers of America's Cherry Concentrate and their Orange Concentrate, and FLAVORx's Bubble Gum flavor and their Watermelon flavor) to allow pharmacists and patients greater flexibility and options to flavor omeprazole oral liquid. Oral liquids were compounded using 20-mg omeprazole delayed-release capsules, 8.

To Flavor or Not to Flavor Extemporaneous Omeprazole Liquid.

Omeprazole is a proton pump inhibitor used to treat the symptoms of gastro esophageal reflux disease, ulcers, excess stomach acid, infection with Helicobacter pylori, and to control the gastric side effects of various drugs. The approved dosage forms in the U.S.