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Metaproterenol Sulfate and Albuterol Metered Dose Inhalers In Vitro

FinalCenter for Drug Evaluation and Research06/27/1989

Description

This guidance describes the three in vitro tests required in support of the in vivo evaluation of the test product.

Scope & Applicability

Product Classes

4
Metaproterenol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol

Data and specifications similar to that requested for Metaproterenol Sulfate Inhalation Aerosol should be submitted.

Albuterol Inhalation Aerosol

The usual single dose for Albuterol Inhalation Aerosol is two sprays.

Metered Dose Inhalers

Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI); Guidance focuses on in vitro testing for these specific drug delivery systems.

Inhalation Aerosols

highest degree of concern for packaging interaction; Listed in Table 2 as a common class of drug product requiring suitability considerations.; metered dose inhalers

Stakeholders

1
Division of Bioequivalence

Prepared by: Wallace P. Adams... Division of Bioequivalence

Regulatory Context

Attributes

5
Potency

Measurement of potency for biological products

GSD

A log normal distribution curve should be prepared and the MMAD and GSD should be reported

MMAD

A log normal distribution curve should be prepared and the MMAD and GSD should be reported

Aerodynamic Particle Diameters

tabulate the cumulative percentage of drug less than the stated diameter versus the aerodynamic particle diameters

Minimum Lot Size

minimum number of filled canisters of the final product is 5,000 units

Related CFR Sections (1)

See Also (4)

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