STORAGE CONDITIONS

COLD
COOL
ROOM TEMPERATURE
WARM
EXCESSIVE HEAT
PROTECTION FROM FREEZING

COLD
any temperature not exceeding 8C
(46F).
a refrigerator is a cold place in
which temperature is maintained
thermostatically between 2C and
8C (36F and 46F)
a freezer is a cold place in which
temperature
is
maintained
thermostatically between -10C
and -20C (-4F and 14F)

COOL
any temperature between 8C and 15C (46F and
59F)
an article for which storage in a cool place may,
alternatively be stored in a refrigerator unless
otherwise specified in the individual monograph

ROOM TEMPERATURE
the temperature prevailing in a working area.
a controlled room temperature encompasses the usual
working environment of 20C to 25C (68F to 77F) but
also allows for temperature variations between 15C
and 30C (59F and 86F) that may be experienced in
pharmacies, hospitals, and drug warehouses

WARM
any temperature between 30C and 40C (86F
and 104F)

EXCESSIVE HEAT
any temperature above 40C (104F)

PROTECTION FROM FREEZING

freezing is the temperature between -10C and -20C
(-4F and 14F)
risk of breakage of the container
freezing subjects a product to loss of strength or
potency
also subject the product to destructive alteration of
the dosage form

 DRY PLACE
relative humidity not exceeding 40%
NO SPECIFIC STORAGE CONDITION
include protection from moisture, freezing
and excessive heat

LABEL

MEANING

Do not store over 80C

To be stored in a refrigerator

Do not store over 300C

To be stored at room temperature

Do not freeze

Keep refrigerated

Protect from moisture

Normal humidity, normal temperature

Protect from light

Stored in light, resistant container

DOSAGE FORMS

STORAGE CONDITION

TABLETS

Room temperature

CAPSULE

Room temperature amber bottle

SYRUP

Keep in cool place amber bottle

LOTION

Well closed container

EMULSION

Keep in cool place - glass container

SUSPENSION

Cool and dark place air tight plastic container

OINTMENT

Cool and dark place

CREAM

Cool and dark place

PARENTERAL

Vials - short storage(2-80C for 3 weeks)

- long storage (-20 0C for 4-6 weeks)

OPTHALMIC

Low temperature amber bottle

POWDER

Cool and dark place plastic container

GEL

Cool and dark place away from direct sunlight