Antimicrobial Effectiveness | USP 795 & 797 Revisions
Antimicrobial preservatives are substances added to sterile and nonsterile dosage forms to inhibit the growth of microorganisms in multiple-dose products. Antimicrobial effectiveness should be demonstrated for all products containing preservatives including injections and other aqueous-based, multiple–dose products not limited to ophthalmics, topicals, and oral dosage forms.
