Sol-M® Oral Dispensing Syringes, Amber, with Tip Cap

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Description
  • What it is. This Sol-M® amber oral syringe is designed for oral liquid medications that need light protection. The amber barrel, designed by Sol-Millennium for light-sensitive drugs in compliance with United States Pharmacopeia (USP) requirements, comes with a tip cap in 1 mL, 3 mL, 5 mL, and 10 mL sizes. It is the go-to choice when a pharmacy prepares light-sensitive oral doses in advance.
  • Why amber matters. Some liquid medications break down when exposed to light, which can reduce potency before the dose reaches the patient. An amber syringe filters out much of that light while the dose sits capped on a cart or in a refrigerator. That makes these oral dispensing syringes a practical fit for batch-prepared doses, not just bedside use. Pairing the amber barrel with a capped tip keeps the dose protected from preparation to administration.
  • The same safety tip. Like all Sol-M oral syringes, the tip is designed not to accept Luer connectors. It cannot attach to IV tubing or a standard hypodermic needle, which helps prevent medication errors, including accidentally injecting an oral liquid intravenously. Clear graduation markings support accurate measurement through the tinted barrel. Staff can confirm the fill line before capping, as they would with a clear barrel.
  • Build and packing. Each 3-piece syringe uses an O-ring design, with a flat rubber O-ring on the plunger as the stopper. The syringes are not made with natural rubber latex and are supplied non-sterile in bulk packaging. Every size ships 100 per box and 400 per case. The tip cap stays with each syringe, so you can close off a filled dose and set it aside until administration.

Recommended For

  • Light-sensitive oral liquids: the amber barrel is designed for drugs that degrade in light
  • Pharmacy batch preparation: capped amber syringes protect doses prepared ahead of time
  • Pediatric and neonatal dosing: the 1 mL size supports small, precise volumes
  • Visual separation from IV syringes: amber barrels plus a non-Luer tip help staff tell oral doses apart
  • Hospital and long-term care units: bulk boxes of 100 keep medication rooms stocked

Product Details

  • Manufacturer: Sol-Millennium Medical, Inc.
  • Product Line: Sol-M® Oral Dispensing Syringe, O-Ring Type
  • Barrel Color: Amber, designed for light-sensitive drugs per USP requirements
  • Volumes in This Group: 1 mL, 3 mL, 5 mL, 10 mL
  • Tip Design: Oral tip; will not accept Luer connectors
  • Tip Cap: Included
  • Construction: 3-piece syringe with O-ring plunger stopper
  • Graduations: Clear graduation markings
  • Latex: Not made with natural rubber latex
  • Sterility: Non-sterile, bulk packaging (distributor specification)
  • Box / Case Quantity: 100 per box / 400 per case

Available Variants

  • 21001OA: 1 mL amber oral dispensing syringe with tip cap
  • 21003OA: 3 mL amber oral dispensing syringe with tip cap
  • 21005OA: 5 mL amber oral dispensing syringe with tip cap
  • 20010OA: 10 mL amber oral dispensing syringe with tip cap

All four amber oral syringes share the same light-protective barrel, non-Luer tip, O-ring plunger, and tip cap. They differ only in capacity, so select by the dose volume you prepare most often.

FAQs

Do all liquid medications need an amber syringe?

No. Amber is only needed for drugs whose labeling or pharmacy guidance calls for light protection. Many facilities use clear oral syringes by default and switch to amber for specific light-sensitive products, or use amber across the board for visual consistency. Check the drug monograph or your pharmacy's storage guidance.

Can I still read the dose through an amber barrel?

Yes. The graduation markings remain visible through the tinted barrel, though they require slightly more care to read than clear plastic. Read under good lighting at eye level, and check the plunger edge closest to the tip. For very small doses, verify the volume twice before administering. If in doubt, have a second person verify.

How long can a filled amber syringe be stored?

That depends on the drug, not the syringe. Stability data for the specific medication, along with your pharmacy's beyond-use dating policy, determines how long a capped, filled syringe can be held. Label each prepared dose with the drug, strength, patient, and beyond-use date or time. Discard any dose that passes its date.

Why do some facilities use amber syringes for all oral doses?

Some hospitals standardize on amber oral syringes so that any oral dose looks different from clear injection syringes at a glance. That color separation, together with the non-Luer tip, adds another visual layer of protection against wrong-route errors during busy medication passes. It also simplifies stocking to one product.

Will an amber oral syringe fit an enteral feeding tube?

Feeding tube connections vary by system, and many newer tubes use dedicated enteral connectors. This oral tip is designed to reject Luer connections, but compatibility with a specific feeding tube is not stated in the sources reviewed. Confirm fit with your enteral system before use. Use dedicated enteral syringes where required.