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Discriminative Dissolution Method for Benzoyl Metronidazole Oral Suspension
Aline Santos da Silva1, Carlos Eduardo da Rosa Silva2, Fávero Reisdorfer Paula2
1Department of Pharmacy, Federal University of Pampa, BR 472 Km 592, Uruguaiana, RS, 97500-970, Brazil. alinesilva@unipampa.edu.br.
Abstract:
A dissolution method for benzoyl metronidazole (BMZ) oral suspensions was developed and validated using a high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) method. After determination of sink conditions, dissolution profiles were evaluated using different dissolution media and agitation speeds. The sample insertion mode in dissolution media was also evaluated. The best conditions were obtained using a paddle, 50 rpm stirring speed, simulated gastric fluid (without pepsin) as the dissolution medium, and sample insertion by a syringe. These conditions were suitable for providing sink conditions and discriminatory power between different formulations. Through the tested conditions, the results can be considered specific, linear, precise, accurate, and robust. The dissolution profiles of five samples were compared using the similarity factor (f 2) and dissolution efficiency. The dissolution kinetics were evaluated and described by the Weibull model. Whereas there is no monograph for this pharmaceutical formulation, the dissolution method proposed can be considered suitable for quality control and dissolution profile comparison of different commercial formulations.
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