Formulations/Preparations: •belladonna tincture, usp...prepn...of aq-alcoholic extract of...leaves. belladonna extract, nf...in pills or capsules...15 mg, equiv to approx 0.2 mg of atropine. belladonna leaf, usp...used for prepn of tincture & extract. atropine, nf, is main alkaloid of belladonna as free base.
•dosage forms-injection: 0.8 mg0.5 ml; 0.3, 0.4, 0.5, & 1.2 mg1 ml; 0.25, 0.5 & 2.5 mg5 ml; 4 & 10 mg10 mgl; 8 mg20 ml; 15 mg30 ml;. ophthalmic ointment: 0.5 & 1%. ophthalmic solution: 0.5, 1, 2, & 3%. tablets: 0.4 & 0.6 mg. atropine sulfate
•grade: technical, nf
•atropine is usually employed in form of its sulfate salt.
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