Detailed information: |
Metronidazole is an antibiotic effective against anaerobic bacteria and certain parasites. Anaerobic bacteria are single-cell living organisms that thrive in low oxygen environments and can cause disease in the abdomen (bacterial peritonitis) liver (liver abscess), and pelvis ( abscess of the ovaries and the fallopian tubes). |
Items of analysis
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Specification
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Results
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Identification
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positive reaction
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POSITIVE REACTION
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Melting point
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159-163℃
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160.2-160.5℃
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Loss on drying
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0.5% MAX
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0.28%
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Sulphated ash
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0.1% MAX
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0.02%
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Heavy metal
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20PPM MAX
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<20PPM
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Appearance of solution
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pass
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PASS
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Related substances
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pass
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PASS
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Specific absorbance
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365-389
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377
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Assay
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99.0%-101.0% C6H9N3O3
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99.65% C6H9N3O3
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Conclusion
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COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF BP2000 STANDARD
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