The Globally Recognised Oral Vehicle Product Line now distributed in the UK and Ireland by Active Pharma Supplies Ltd.
Developed over 20 years ago by US-based Paddock Laboratories and later acquired by Perrigo and more recently, Padagis, the ORA Product Line is a highly established and globally recognized oral vehicle brand brought to you in the UK exclusively by Active Pharma Supplies Ltd (UK and Ireland only).
Product Information
Product Name. | Appearance | Taste | Application | Intended Use | pH | Osmolality (mOsmol/kg) | Preservative Effectiveness |
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Ora-Blend | Opaque, pinkish liquid
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Sweet citrus-berry flavor | Ideal for pediatric and geriatric suspensions | Flavored Oral Suspending Vehicle | 4.0 – 4.5 | Approx. 1665 | Passes USP microbial challenge test <51> |
Ora-Blend SF | Opaque, pinkish liquid
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Sweet citrus-berry flavor | Ideal for pediatric and geriatric suspensions | Flavored Sugar-Free Oral Suspending Vehicle | 4.0 – 4.5 | Approx. 1027 | -Passes USP microbial challenge test <51> |
Ora-Plus | Translucent, milky white, thixotropic liquid
Dye Free |
Very bland taste (no sweeteners or flavors) | Ideal for pediatric, geriatric, and naso-gastric suspensions | Oral Suspending Vehicle | 4.0 – 4.5 | Approx. 157 | Passes USP microbial challenge test <51> |
Ora-Sweet | Clear liquid with a slight tint | Sweet citrus-berry flavor | Ideal for pediatric and geriatric suspensions | Flavored Syrup Vehicle | 4.0 – 4.5 | Approx. 4109 | Passes USP microbial challenge test <51> |
Ora-Sweet SF | Clear liquid with a slight tint
Alcohol Free |
Sweet citrus-berry flavor
Alcohol Free |
Ideal for pediatric and geriatric suspensions | Sugar-Free, Alcohol-Free Syrup Vehicle | 4.0 – 4.5 | Approx. 1979 | -Passes USP microbial challenge test <51> |
Stability Studies
With over 150 stability studies to support its use and strong brand recognition, the ORA line is the most sought after oral vehicle for compounded oral medications with notable impacts on pediatric and geriatric medicine.
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API | Concentration | Base | BUD & Storage at RF | BUD & Storage at RT | Reference |
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Amlodipine Besylate | 1 mg/mL | Ora-Sweet: Ora-Plus / 1% Methylcellulose: Simple Syrup | 91 days at 4°C | 56 days at 25°C | Nahata MC, Morosco RS, Hipple TF. Stability of amlodipine besylate in two liquid dosage forms. J American Pharm Assoc. 1999;39(3):375-377 View study |
Versatile, stable, and thoroughly tested, the ORA product line has vast potential in optimizing patient care from simple OTC formulations to critical hospital care.
Applications
OTC | Veterinary | Pediatric | Hospitals | Geriatric