Propofol compostion containing edetate

摘要

Sterile pharmaceutical compositions for parenteral administration containing 2,6-diisopropylphenol (propofol) are described for use as anesthetics. The compositions comprise an oil-in-water emulsion of propofol additionally containing a amount of edetate sufficient to prevent significant growth of microorganisms for at least 24 hours after adventitious, extrinsic contamination.