Stability of Non-aqueous Topical Tetracaine and Clotrimazole Solutions in Polypropylene Droptainer Bottles
Author(s): McPherson Timothy B, Neumann William L, Kolling William M
Issue: Nov/Dec 2013 - Volume 17, Number 6
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Page(s): 508-511
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Abstract: Tetracaine topical solution may improve patient adherence with topical clotrimazole therapy for fungal otitis externa. The chemical stability of tetracaine 1% and combination clotrimazole 1% with tetracaine 1% topical solutions was determined using a stability-indicating high-performance liquid chromatography assay. Propylene glycol and polyethylene glycol 400 were used as anhydrous solvents. Standard curves for tetracaine and clotrimazole were linear with r2 = 0.999. Clotrimazole did not degrade in either propylene glycol or polyethylene glycol 400 throughout the 90-day study period. Tetracaine degraded significantly in propylene glycol but not in polyethylene glycol 400. A beyond-use date of 90 days is supported for tetracaine and the combination clotrimazole-tetracaine solution in polyethylene glycol 400. A beyond-use date of 60 days is supported for tetracaine and the combination clotrimazole–tetracaine in propylene glycol.
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tetracaine, clotrimazole, topical solutions, topical preparations, patient adherence, fungal otitis externa, stability, propylene glycol, polyethylene glycol 400, PEG 400, topical anesthetic, drug admixtures
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EXCIPIENTS, PACKAGING, PAIN MANAGEMENT, PEER-REVIEWED, STABILITIES, COMPATIBILITIES, INFECTIOUS DISEASE
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