美国药典(US34)附录-115英文.docVIP

115 DEXPANTHENOL ASSAY The following procedure is provided for the determination of dexpanthenol as an ingredient of multiple-vitamin preparations. It is applicable also to the determination of the dextrorotatory component of racemic panthenol and of other mixtures containing dextrorotatory panthenol. Media may be prepared as described hereinafter, or dehydrated mixtures yielding similar formulations may be used provided that, when reconstituted as directed by the manufacturer or distributor, they have growth-promoting properties equal to or superior to those obtained from the formulas given