Dissolution profiles of four carbamazepine immediate-release generic products (200 mg tablets) and the reference product Tegretol® were evaluated using the USP paddles method and an alternative method with the flow-through cell system, USP Apparatus 4. Under official conditions all products met the Q specification, dissolution profiles of generic products were similar to the dissolution profile of the reference product ( f 2 50) and model-independent parameters showed non significant differences to the reference product except mean dissolution time for product A ( p.
Dissolution is the process in which a substance forms a solution. A dissolution test measures the extent and rate of solution formation from a dosage form, such as tablet, capsule, ointment, etc. The dissolution of a drug is important for its bioavailability and therapeutic effectiveness. Dissolution and drug release are terms used interchangeably.To properly evaluate the dissolution of drug products, it is critical for procedures to be standardized. This standardization helps to show consistent quality in production and may serve as a predictive measure of efficacy.A dissolution test uses an apparatus with specific test conditions in combination with acceptance criteria to evaluate the performance of the product. General chapter Dissolution includes 4 standardized apparatus: basket, paddle, reciprocating cylinder, and flow-through cell. Where specified in a monograph, USP dissolution tests are legal requirements.
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