Physicochemical quality assessment of various brands of paracetamol tablets sold in Freetown Municipality

Physicochemical quality assessment of various brands of paracetamol tablets sold in Freetown Municipality

Paracetamol is a widely used over-the-counter drug for managing fever and pain, but its quality may vary among different brands, especially in low- and middle-income countries, where counterfeit and substandard medicines are prevalent. This study evaluated the physicochemical properties of fifteen b...

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Main Authors: Ahmed Vandy, Eugene Conteh, Michael Lahai, Marie Kolipha-Kamara, Mohamed Marah, Foday Marah, Kadiatu M. Suma, Sia C. Mattia, Kenneth D.S. Tucker, Victor S.E. Wray, Abass Koroma, Aiah U. Lebbie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-02-01
Series:Heliyon
Subjects:
Paracetamol
Physicochemical test
Pharmacopoeia
Substandard medicines
Quality assessment
Freetown
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2405844024015330

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