Formulation of 4% Erythromycin gel for acne treatment: Assessment of stability and antibacterial activity on acne-causing bacteria

Authors

  • Areeya Nimitpanya Raj Pracha Samasai Institute, Department of Disease Control

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/dcj.2021.92

Keywords:

Erythromycin gel, stability, antibacterial activity, acne

Abstract

Objective of this study was to measure the stability of 4% erythromycin gel based on its physical, chemical and microbiological by testing activity against infection such as Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus epidermidis that cause acne. In which 4% erythromycin gel was prepared by using gelling agent hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) in term of study in comparing the physical and chemical stability such as pH, color and odor. The stability was compared in varies temperature; 2-8 degree Celsius, room temperature 25 degree Celsius, 45 ±1 degree Celsius and under sunlight in a period of 0, 45 and 90 days. The stability of microbiology is also being tested by testing the activity of antimicrobial S. aureus, S. epidermidis in agar disc diffusion way in order to find zone of inhibition size at 0, 45 and 90 days and found that chemical stability pH remains the same at all conditions. The results shown a changed from the original formula but there were acceptable range between pH 5-8. There were unchanged both of physical and odor stability after 90 days tested. However, the color of sample was turned slight yellow in sample kept under sunlight after 90 days tested. There were significant susceptible to S. aureus and S. epidermidis on day 45 and 90 at room temperature (p-value = 0.076). This study can conclude that 4% erythromycin gel should be keep at temperature or lower than 25 degree Celsius and keep away from sunlight. The further study should be continued over a year and studied in the real environment where patients store the medication.

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2021-12-26

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Nimitpanya A. Formulation of 4% Erythromycin gel for acne treatment: Assessment of stability and antibacterial activity on acne-causing bacteria. Dis Control J [Internet]. 2021 Dec. 26 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];47(4):1063-71. Available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/DCJ/article/view/245589

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