A qualitative analysis of seven ivermectin formulations in South Africa

This study qualitatively analysed seven samples of ivermectin formulations (5 tablet and 2 capsule formulations) being sold in SA for human use. The samples were analysed using a high-performance liquid chromatography instrument connected to a Sciex X500R quadrupole time-of-flight high-resolution mass spectrometer. The study found that all the samples had both the major homologues of ivermectin (B1a and B1b) and also that 4 out of the 5 tablet formulations tested had at least one additional undeclared active pharmaceutical ingredient.PMID:33944756 | DOI:10.7196/SAMJ.2021.v111i4.15630
Source: South African Medical Journal - Category: African Health Authors: Source Type: research