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R E Daly

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Enhanced robotic dissolution system with concurrent off-line analysis.

A Zymate II robotic dissolution system was modified by addition of a liquid chromatography (LC) system equipped with an Isco ISIS autosampler. Using the Concurrent EasyLab programming language, operation of this LC system was integrated into the main robotic dissolution procedure. This enabled simultaneous dissolution sampling and LC analysis of standard and pre-pulled sample solutions. The resulting dual-tasking system effects considerable efficiency of operation and results in significant time savings. Comparison of the robotic and non-robotic data indicate good correlation and statistically insignificant differences at the 95% confidence level. Validation studies confirm linearity and precision of the quantitative LC method, accuracy and precision of volume and temperature measurements and negligible vessel-to-vessel carryover.

Capsules

High-pressure liquid chromatographic assay of dextromethorphan hydrobromide, guaifenesin, and sodium benzoate in an expectorant syrup.

An ion-pair reversed-phase high-pressure liquid chromatographic assay is developed that allows simultaneous quantitation of guaifenesin, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and sodium benzoate in an expectorant syrup. The method is rapid and accurate. Average recoveries of 99.6, 99.8, and 99.7% with relative standard deviations of 0.5, 0.9, and 0.2% are obtained for guaifenesin, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, and sodium benzoate, respectively, from laboratory prepared samples. Chromatographic conditions are selected to afford a pH that provides adequate separation of guaifenesin, dextromethorphan hydrobromide, sodium benzoate, and sodium saccharin and a detection wavelength that effectively compensates for the great disparity in quantity between guaifenesin and dextromethorphan hydrobromide present in syrups. The relationships between the retention volume of dextromethorphan hydrobromide and the alkyl chain length as well as the concentration of the counterion are studied. The retention profiles for sodium saccharin, guaifenesin, sodium benzoate, and dextromethorphan hydrobromide in the apparent pH range of 2.5 to 6.6 are established.

Benzoates

Stabilized compressed nitroglycerin tablets.

A stabilized compressed nitroglycerin tablet, containing microocrystalline cellulose NF and providone NF as stabilizing agents, was formulated. Bioavailability and physical tests were conducted on the compressed tablet and two leading brands of molded tablets. There was no difference in the mean pulse rate between a molded tablet formulation and the compressed tablet in a crossover study using 10 human volunteers and three tablet strengths, 0.3, 0.4, and 0.6 mg. The compressed tablet was most uniform when tested according to the USP method for weight variation and content uniformity. Various tests for nitroglycerin loss due to volatility, i.e., open dish test, thermogravimetric analysis, and simulated in-use test, all indicated that the stabilized compressed tablet was substantially more stable than partially stabilized or unstabilized molded tablets.

Adult

Selective assay of benzoyl peroxide in lotions and creams.

A selective titrimetric method for the determination of benzoyl peroxide in lotions and creams was developed. It is based on the work of Horner and Jürgens, in which diacylperoxides, dialkylperoxides, peracids, and alkylhydroperoxides can be determined selectively by iodometry and acidimetry. The proposed assay is stability indicating with respect to peracids. Good recovery data were obtained.

Benzoyl Peroxide