Ketotifen is a first-generation noncompetitive H1-antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer. It is most commonly sold as a salt with fumaric acid, ketotifen fumarate, and is available in two forms. In its ophthalmic form, it is used to treat allergic conjunctivitis. In its oral form, it is used to prevent asthma attacks or Anaphylaxis, as well as various mast cell, allergic-type disorders.
Uses
Ketotifen relieves and prevents eye itchiness and/or irritation associated with most seasonal allergies. It starts working within minutes after administering the drops. The drug has not been studied in children under three.
[Specifications]
Appearance
| White or brownish-yellow, fine, crystalline powder |
brownish-yellow
crystalline powder
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Solubility
| Sparingly solube in water ,slight solube in methanol , very slightly solube in acetonitrile |
Conforms
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Identification |
A.The IR spectrum is concordant with the Ph.Eur.reference spectrum of Ketotifen fumarate .
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Conforms
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B.The spot due to fuaric acid in the chromatogram obtained with the test solution is similar in position ,color and intensity to the principal spot in the chromatogram obtained with the reference solution |
Conforms
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Appearance of solution
| The solution is clear and not more intensely coloured than reference solution Y4,BY4,or B4 |
Conforms
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Related substances (HPLC)
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Impurity G:NMT 0.2%
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0.11%
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Unspecified impurity :NMT 0.10%
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<Disregard limit 0.05%
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Total impurities: NMT 0.5%
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0.30%
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Loss on drying
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NMT 0.5%
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0.3%
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Sulphated ash
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NMT 0.1%
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0.04
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Residual solvens(GC)
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Methanol: NMT 3000 ppm
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None detected
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Ethanol: NMT 5000 ppm
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None detected
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Acetone: NMT 5000 ppm
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2741 ppm
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Tetrahydrofuran: NMT 720 ppm
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None detected
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Assay
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NLT 98.5%& NMT101.0%(dried substance)
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99.4%
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