Drug Storage and Stability/Sterility

Incompatibility

An undesired reaction between a drug and another drug, solution, container, or other substance

BUD

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Non-aqueous (non water containing) formulations:

no later than the earliest expiration date of individual components or 6 months

Aqueous oral formulations:

no later than 14 days stored at room temperature

Aqueous topical, dermal, or mucosal liquid and semi-solid preparations

no later than 30 days stored at room temperature

Freezer

-25 degrees and 14 degrees Celsius (-12 degree and 14 degree in Fahrenheit )

Refrigerator

2 degree and 8 degree Celsius (36 degrees and 46 degrees in Fahrenheit )

Cold

8 degrees (46 degrees in Fahrenheit)

Cool

8 and 15 degrees Celsius (46 and 59 degrees in Fahrenheit)

Controlled room temperature

20- 25 degrees in Celsius (68 degree-77 in Fahrenheit)

Warm

Any temperature between 30-40 degrees Celsius (86 and 104 degrees in Fahrenheit)

Excessive heat

Any temperature above 40 degrees Celsius (104 degree in Fahrenheit)