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Biovailability and stability of erythromycin delayed release tablets
Abstract
Objectives : To establish whether delayed release erythromycin tablets meet the bioequivalent requirement for the market
Methods : Spectrophotometric analysis was used to determine the dissolution percentage of the tablets in vitro. High performance liquid chromatography and IBM/XT microcomputer was used to determine the biovailability and pharmacokinetic parameters in vivo.
Results : Dissolution percentage in thirty minutes reached 28.9% and in sixty minutes erythromycin was completely released. The parameters of the delayed release tablets were Tlag 2.3hr,Tmax.4.5hr, and Cmax 2.123g/ml Ka 0.38048hr-1
T _ 1.8 hr, V*C/F 49.721 AUC 12.9155.The relative biovailability of erythromycin delayed release tablet to erythromycin capsules was 105.31%
Conclusion : The content, appearance, and dissolution biovailability of delayed release erythromycin tablets conforms to the United States pharmacopoeia standards. The tablets should be stored in a cool and dry place in airtight containers and the shelf life is temporarily assigned two years.
African Health Sciences 2001; 1(2):90-96
