Spectrometric Study of Post-expiry Potency of Paracetamol Tablets
Paracetamol tablets produced by the same manufacturer were analysed to check the potency after the expiry date up to 12 months. Samples of various categories were analysed: freshly prepared samples, I; unexpired samples, II; 3 months after expiry, III; 6 months, V; and 12 months, VI. Instead of the normal label claim of 500.00 mg/tab, on paracetamol, it was found that the active ingredient, N-
Published at Industrial Chemistry Research Communications
Volume 1
Issue 2
Pages 25-28
Published in 2000
Ajanaku K.O., Olajire A.A. and Oladoye S.O.
Ajanaku Kolawole Oluseyi » Professor Ajanaku Kolawole Oluseyi, born in Obokun Local Government, Ilesa, Osun State. He attended IMG Primary School in Ibadan and moved to Ibadan Grammar School, Molete for his Secondary School education. He received his B.Sc., M.Sc. and Ph.D degrees in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. His research fields covers waste management and wastewater analysis;... view full profile
