| خلاصه مقاله | Introduction
Kojic acid, a tyrosinase inhibitor,
is commonly incorporated into skincare items to diminish
hyperpigmentation [ Consideration of the possible incompatibilities between the drug and excipients is
a crucial topic that improves the quality. To address this, the recent research investigated the compatibility
between kojic acid and propyl paraben, a pharmaceutical preservative, utilizing both thermal and non
thermal techniques.
M
ethod
The mixture of kojic acid and
propyl paraben was made by combining them in equal amounts (1:1) with a
vortex mixer. Then, a solution containing 20% w/v water was added and mixed well. These samples were
then put in an oven 40 °C for two months. An analysis was done to check the compatibility of the mixture
using DSC and FT IR techniques [ 2]. In addition, a validated HPLC UV analytical method was used to
measure the remaining kojic acid after it had been subjected to stress [ 3]. The research was conducted under
ethical guidelines, with the ethical number being TBZMED.REC.1394.496.
Results
and Discussion
The mixtures containing both kojic acid and propylparaben displayed a change in color, indicating a visual
difference. The DSC pattern of the mixture demonstrated a shift in endothermic peaks at 101°C and 146°C,
suggesting that the initial compatibility of the formulations was compromised. However, the FT IR analysis
revealed that azelaic acid remained unchanged after undergoing the stress test, highlighting a disc repancy
due to the low sensitivity of the FT IR method. Furthermore, the HPLC results showed t hat approximately
59.79 ± 3.65% of kojic acid was still present in the tested samples after experiencing the stress test. The
findings from both HPLC and DSC methods consistently aligned with each other.
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The DSC and HPLC analyses confirmed that kojic acid and propylparaben are not compatible. It is
The DSC and HPLC analyses confirmed that kojic acid and propylparaben are not compatible. It is recommended to avoid using propylparaben as a preservative in pharmaceutical dosage forms that contain recommended to avoid using propylparaben as a preservative in pharmaceutical dosage forms that contain kojic acid.kojic acid. |