Comparative Analysis of Five Different Brands of Paracetamol Sold in Nigeria with The British Pharmacopeia Standards

Authors

  • Nkoli M.Mgbemena Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria
  • Emeka C. Ogoke National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria
  • Stella M. Ufearon Madonna University, Nigeria
  • Onyedikachi B. Iroh Madonna University, Nigeria

Keywords:

Paracetamol, concentration, absorbance, brand, mass

Abstract

Communication in Physical Sciences, 2023, 9(2):180-186

Authors: Nkoli M.Mgbemena*, Emeka C. Ogoke, Stella M. Ufearon, and Onyedikachi B. Iroh

Received: 19 December 2022/Accepted: 19 May 2023

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Author Biographies

Nkoli M.Mgbemena, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike, Abia State, Nigeria

Department of Chemistry

Emeka C. Ogoke, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria

Department of Chemistry

Stella M. Ufearon, Madonna University, Nigeria

Department of Industrial Chemistry

Onyedikachi B. Iroh, Madonna University, Nigeria

Department of Industrial Chemistry

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Published

2023-05-24