Int J Pharm Pharm Sci, Vol 11, Issue 9, 57-64Original Article


FORMULATION AND COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF ONDANSETRON HYDROCHLORIDE MOUTH DISSOLVING TABLETS IN INDIA

ABDUL RAHEEM T.1*, RANJEET SINGH1, AISHWARYA HIREMATH1, SHASHANK NAYAK N.1, SHWETHA KAMATH K. S.1

1Department of Industrial Pharmacy, Bapuji Pharmacy College, SS layout, Shamnur Road, Davanagere 577004
Email: armuthu96@gmail.com

Received: 29 Apr 2019 Revised and Accepted: 30 Jul 2019

ABSTRACT

Objective: The aim of the present study was to prepare the ondansetron hydrochloride Mouth Dissolving Tablets (MDTs) followed by its comparison with ethical and non-ethical (generic) marketed tablets.

Methods: Prior to the formulation, drug excipient compatibility study was carried out by FTIR spectroscopy. The λmax was determined by UV spectroscopy. The ondansetron hydrochloride MDTs were prepared by direct compression method using Sodium Starch Glycolate (SSG) as super disintegrant and camphor as a sublimating agent. Then the prepared MDTs were subjected to evaluation of post compression parameters such as thickness and diameter, weight variation, wetting time, hardness, friability, disintegration and dissolution. The results obtained were compared with that of ethical and non-ethical marketed ondansetron hydrochloride 4 mg tablets.

Results: The λmax was found at 310 nm. FTIR study revealed that excipients used in the prepared formulations are compatible with the drug. The thickness and diameter was in the range of 2.646 to 3.27 mm and 6.0 to 8.12 mm, respectively. Friability was in the range of 0.43 to 0.88 % and had a slightly higher friability (1.27%) for sublimated tablets. Wetting time and disintegration time were in the range of 15 to 40 sec and 23 to 50 sec, respectively. The 100 % drug release was found within 180 sec for all the codes. These results were then compared with non-ethical film coated ondansetron marketed tablets.

Conclusion: Ondansetron hydrochloride MDT 4 mg tablets prepared in the laboratory were under specified IP limits. The experimental findings demonstrated that any of these ethical and non-ethical tablets of ondansetron hydrochloride can be selected, advised by the physician or pharmacist, as per the patient’s need and economical status.

Keywords: Hardness, Friability, Disintegration, Dissolution, Ondansetron hydrochloride, Mouth dissolving tablets, FTIR spectroscopy, Quality control tests, Post compression parameters, MDT

© 2019 The Authors. Published by Innovare Academic Sciences Pvt Ltd. This is an open access article under the CC BY license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22159/ijpps.2019v11i9.33840

INTRODUCTION

Oral administration of tablets is still the best choice of method to treat various disorders over several novel drug delivery systems [1]. Among oral route administrations, fast dissolving drug delivery system is more suitable when comparing to the conventional means due to the patients convenience [2]. MDT disintegrates within seconds in patient’s mouth and therefore used in the condition of dysphasia [3].

Ondansetron hydrochloride is chemically 9-methyl-3-[(2-methyl-1H-imidazol-1-yl)methyl]-2,3,4,9-tetrahydro-1H-carbazol-4-one hydrochloride selective serotonin receptor blocker (5 hydroxy tryptamine type 3) which is used as an antiemetic in the cancer chemotherapy [2, 4].

For testing the quality of a finished tablet product, evaluation parameters such as hardness, friability, disintegration time, and dissolution profile study are more precise since it reflects the therapeutic effectiveness and bioavailability of the drug [5]. Some of the studies showed dissimilar results in post compression parameters among different marketed products that contain same active pharmaceutical ingredients [6-8]. In some conditions tablets with same drug or drug content may not be giving a same therapeutic response, which may be due to the different rate and extent of absorption, varying purity of the drug, and by using various types of excipients etc. [9-11]. These reports demonstrate the importance of comparative study of different marketed products with the same active ingredients.

The availability of numerous brands of ondansetron hydrochloride MDT in the drug market makes clinicians and pharmacists difficult to select a suitable brand or the possibility of alternative use. Prescribing physicians should also develop awareness regarding the interchangeability of multisource branded generic drug products. Despite the considerable use in India, there are no reports on the comparative study of various brands of ondansetron hydrochloride MDT tablets marketed in India; hence the present investigation has been carried out. In this study an attempt has been made to compare the different evaluation parameters like thickness and diameter, weight variation, wetting time, hardness, friability, disintegration time, and dissolution profile of ethical and non-ethical marketed tablets of ondansetron hydrochloride with tablets prepared in the laboratory.

Fig. 1: Chemical structure of ondansetron hydrochloride

MATERIALS AND METHODS

Materials

Ondansetron hydrochloride pure drug was received from Zydus Cadila Ltd. Ondansetron hydrochloride MDT 4 mg was prepared in the laboratory by using SSG as superdisintegrant and camphor as a sublimating agent. According to the availability of ondansetron hydrochloride 4 mg, four ethical and one non ethical tablets were purchased from a local pharmacy and Janaushadhi Store, Davangere, India respectively during Feb-2019. The different tablets are listed in table 1. All chemical reagents used (0.1N HCl, methylene blue and distilled water) were of analytical grade.

Table 1: List of ondansetron 4 mg tablets

Code Name Manufacturer
A Vomikind®-MD 4 Mankind Pharma Ltd
B Vomiros-4MD Roussel® Laboratories Pvt Ltd
C Ondem®-MD 4 Alkem Health Sciences
D Onvin-4 MD Rivpra Formulation Pvt Ltd
E Ondansetron hydrochloride MDT 4 mg (Superdisintegrants) Prepared in Laboratory
F Ondansetron hydrochloride MDT 4 mg (Sublimation) Prepared in Laboratory

Preparation of tablets by direct compression method

By using superdisintegrant (Code E)

Accurately weighed quantities of ingredients except lubricating agent were mixed in a mortar and pestle for 10 min to get a uniform blend. The uniform blend passed through sieve no.60. Magnesium stearate was added as lubricating agent. Tablets were prepared by direct compression method using 6 mm flat punches on a 10 station rotary compression machine(Rimek Nanikadi, Gujarat) [12, 13]. The formula was obtained by performing trial and error method and best-fit formula was selected as shown in table 2.

Table 2: Formulation for code E

Ingredients Formula
Ondansetron hydrochloride 4.0 mg
Sodium starch glycolate 6.0 mg
Microcrystalline cellulose 37.0 mg
Mannitol 45.0 mg
Talc 5.0 mg
Magnesium stearate 3.0 mg

By sublimation technique (Code F)

Accurately weighed quantity of ondansetron hydrochloride, sublimating agent (camphor), and crospovidone were mixed in mortar and pestle and passed through the sieve no 60. Magnesium stearate and talc were added as lubricating agent. The tablets were prepared by direct compression method using 6 mm punches on a 10 station rotary compression machine. The prepared tablets were heated in a hot air oven at 60 °C until it attains a constant weight (complete removal of volatilizable component camphor). Heating causes the evaporation of camphor leaving behind pores on the surface of the tablet, which causes faster disintegration of the tablet compared to conventional mouth dissolving tablet [14, 15]. The formula was obtained by performing trial and error method and best-fit formula was selected as shown in table 3.

Table 3: Formulations for code F

Ingredients Formula
Ondansetron hydrochloride 4 mg
Crospovidone 9 mg
Camphor 4 mg
Lactose 74 mg
Magnesium stearate 4 mg
Talc 5 mg

Determination of absorption maxima of ondansetron hydrochloride

Standard solution of 12µg/ml ondansetron hydrochloride was prepared and scanned in the range of 400-200 nm by taking 0.1N HCl as blank. The linearity plot was constructed by preparing the standard solution of drug in between 4-24 μg/ml, where the drug obeys beer’s lamberts law [16]. The absorbance for the respective concentration is depicted in table 4.

Table 4: Data for standard plot of ondansetron hydrochloride in 0.1N HCl

S. No. Concentration (μg/ml) Absorbance Standard deviation (n=3)
1 0 0 0
2 4 0.145 ±0.127
3 8 0.281 ±0.095
4 12 0.44 ±0.048
5 16 0.58 ±0.097
6 20 0.73 ±0.062
7 24 0.85 ±0.091

Drug-excipient compatibility study

Compatibility studies of ondansetron hydrochloride pure drug and formulations are performed by using fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (BrukerAlpha FTIR, Bruker). KBr disc method was used for the analysis and the spectra of the samples were obtained in the range of 4000 to 500 cm-1.

Evaluation of post compression parameters

All codes of tablets were subjected to the following quality control tests.

Thickness and diameter

Tablet was kept in between two arms of a digital micrometer for measuring the thickness and diameter. The procedure was repeated for 5 tablets and the average value was calculated [17].

Weight variation

20 tablets of each brands and generic were weighed individually using digital electronic balance (Shimadzu, Kyoto, Japan) and the average weight was calculated from the total weight. The percentage deviations from the mean value were calculated by using the following equation [18-20].

Where, W1 = Initial weight of the tablet

W2 = Average weight of the tablet

According to official guidelines,±10% is permitted for tablets weighing 80 mg or less. For tablets weighing 80-250 mg and above 250 mg,±7.5% and±5% are acceptable respectively [7].

Wetting time

Five circular tissue papers of 10 cm diameter were placed in a petridish with a 10 cm diameter. Ten ml of water containing methylene blue, a water-soluble dye, was added to the petridish. A tablet was carefully placed on the surface of the tissue paper and the time required for water to reach the upper surface of the tablet was noted as a wetting time [21].

Friability

Friability testing is carried out to check how much mechanical stress can be tolerated by the tablets during its manufacturing, distribution, and handling. The instrument used to determine the friability is called Friabilator or friability tester. 10 tablets were weighed and placed in the friability test apparatus EF2-USP. The apparatus was operated for 4 min ie., 100 rotations (25 rpm) and the tablets remained intact were weighed and recorded [22]. For calculating % friability, the equation given below was used. Friability less than 1% is considered as acceptable [23-26].

Hardness

The resistance of a tablet for chipping and breakage while transporting can be measured by testing its hardness [27]. Thehardness of the tablet was tested using Monsanto hardness tester (Sheetal scientific industries, Ahmedabad) and expressed in terms of kg/cm2. A tablet was placed vertically in between the spindle and anvil on the Monsanto hardness tester and the pointer on the reading were set to zero. Then the pressure was applied slowly in order to break the tablet and the reading was noted. The same procedure was followed for 10 tablets and the average of pressure required to break each tablet was recorded [28].

Disintegration time

The in vitro disintegration were carried out by electro lab digital tablet disintegration tester ED-2L. 6 tablets from each code were placed in 6 tubes of the basket and disc were placed above the tablet in order prevent the escape of the tablets from the tubes while operating. The assembly then dipped in one litre beaker filled with 700 ml of distilled water and maintained the temperature at 37±0.5 °C. The basket moved up and down around 5 to 6 cm vertically and the time at which the tablets completely pass through the sieves was recorded [12, 29].

Dissolution studies

In vitro dissolution studies were carried out by using the tablet dissolution tester (USP XX III), shown in fig. 2. Paddle type apparatus was used in accordance with USP specifications [30]. The dissolution medium of 900 ml of 0.1N HCl (PH 1.2) was transferred to the basket and temperature was maintained at 37±0.5 °C [27]. After reaching the bath temperature and basket temperature 37±0.5 °C, a tablet was placed in the basket and the paddle made to rotate at 50 rpm. Aliquots of 5 ml were collected at an interval of 30, 60, 90, 120, 150, and 180 sec respectively by replacing pre-warmed dissolution medium to 37±0.5 °C. The drug concentration was analysed by UV spectrophotometer at 310 nm.

Fig. 2: Dissolution apparatus USP-XXIII (Electro lab, Mumbai)

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

Absorption maxima of ondansetron hydrochloride

Standard plot of ondansetron hydrochloride is shown in fig. 3. The linearity was observed in the range of 4-24 μg/ml with a correlation coefficient of 0.999. The maximum absorbance of ondansetron hydrochloride was detected at 249 nm and depicted in fig. 4. It is observed that 310 nm can also be selected as λmax since there was no much difference found in the absorbance value. There are more literatures available with 310 nm; hence it is selected for this study [31-35].

Fig. 3: Standard plot of ondansetron hydrochloride in 0.1 N HCl at 310 nm

Fig. 4: UV spectrum of ondansetron hydrochloride

Drug-excipient compatibility study

Compatibility studies of ondansetron hydrochloride with other ingredients in both the formulations of code F and G were separately studied prior to the formulation of tablets. The FTIR spectrum obtained for ondansetron hydrochloride and the data are shown in fig. 5 and table 5 respectively. The bands of ondansetron hydrochloride pure drug matched with that of the standard IR spectrum of ondansetron hydrochloride given in literature reveals the purity of the drug. All the characteristic peaks of ondansetron hydrochloride in pure form were present in the spectrum of both the formulations as shown in fig. 6 and 7 respectively. It indicated there was no interaction between the drug and excipient in both the formulations; hence compatibility was confirmed.

Table 5: FTIR spectrum of pure ondansetron hydrochloride

S. No. Bond (stretching) Wave number (cm-1)
Literature value [31] Found value
1 N-H 3000-3700 3478.42
2 C=O 1600-1900 1692.09
3 C=N 1600-1900 1622.73
4 C-H 1300-1500 1455.25
5 C-C 800-1200 912.81

Fig. 5: FTIR spectrum of pure ondansetron hydrochloride

Fig. 6: FTIR spectrum of formulation code F

Fig. 7: FTIR spectrum of formulation code G

Thickness and diameter

The thickness and diameter of all the tablets lie between 2.646 to 3.27 mm and 6 to 8.12 mm, respectively. The very minor deviations in the thickness and diameter, which reveals the proper operation and weighing of the powder blend during tablet manufacture.

Weight variation

All codes of tablets were passed the weight variation test (table 7) according to official guidelines since the percentage deviation was under±7.5%. The uniformity of the weight implies proper tooling of the tablet punching machine.

Table 6: Data of thickness and diameter of ondansetron hydrochloride MDTs

Code Thickness Diameter
A 3±0.071 7±0.052
B 2.9±0.005 8.12±0.008
C 2.646±0.071 6.5±0.015
D 2.72±0.084 6.97±0.012
E 3.27±0.010 6±0.007
F 2.998±0.411 6±0.009

mean±SD, n=5

Table 7: Weight variation studies of ondansetron hydrochloride MDTs

S. No. Code Average of 20 tablets Percentage deviation Inference
1 A 102.1 1.37 Passes
2 B 166.05 1.275 Passes
3 C 97.15 1.380 Passes
4 D 115.2 1.056 Passes
5 E 103.05 2.089 Passes
6 F 102.1 1.586 Passes

Wetting time

All codes of tablets were wetted within 40 sec (table 8); indicates the congenial porosity of the tablets. Further it enhances quick dissolution and disintegration. Fig. 8 represents the wetting time of code E.

Friability

The friability of various codes of tablets is shown below in table 9. A perusal to table 9 indicated that all codes of tablets, except code F, are less than 1% ensures mechanical stability. Code F tablets were prepared in the laboratory by sublimation technique. It is observed that the pores formed by sublimation of camphor in code F tablets may be the reason to get higher friability value more than 1 %. For them, additional care should be taken in order to prevent mechanical stress during processing, handling, and transportation.

Disintegration time

The disintegration time of all codes, except E, was passable according to USP where mouth dissolving tablets have disintegration time standard value as low as 30 sec (table 10).

Table 8: Wetting time data of ondansetron hydrochloride MDTs

S. No. Code Wetting time (sec)
1 A 15
2 B 24
3 C 14
4 D 15
5 E 40
6 F 26

Table 9: Friability data of ondansetron hydrochloride MDTs

Code Weight of 10 tablets

Difference in

the weights (W1-W2)

 % Friability
Before test W1 After test W2
A 1.018 1.009 0.009 0.88
B 1.650 1.640 0.01 0.60
C 0.983 0.978 0.005 0.51
D 1.155 1.150 0.005 0.43
E 1.039 1.031 0.008 0.77
F 1.026 1.013 0.013 1.27

Fig. 8: Wetting time of code E

Table 10: Disintegration time data of studies of ondansetron hydrochloride MDTs

S. No. Code Disintegration time (sec)
1 A 23
2 B 25
3 C 20
4 D 28
5 E 35
6 F 26

Hardness

Perusal to table 11, it was found that poor hardness of all the codes of tablets. It may be due to the poor flow properties of the powder, air entrapment, and moisture content of the powder. But it can be tolerated since the tablets should be disintegrated within 1 min after placing it on the tongue [36]. The less hardness of the MDTs may be due the less compression force, which make the fast disintegration of a tablet [37]. Code D tablets have shown the highest hardness (2.94 kg/cm2) among all the codes of tablets.

Dissolution studies

Dissolution profiles of the tablets are shown in fig. 9. Code A tablets had shown a faster release of 100.93% at 120 sec. When compared to all other codes of tablets, Code F tablets released slowly but within the limits (3 min) as specified in IP [3]. Hence all the codes of tablets are within the official prescribed limits.

Comparison of ondansetron MDT 4 mg with Non ethical ondansetron 4 mg tablets

The generic ondansetron hydrochloride 4 mg tablets obtained from the Janaushadhi Store, Davangere was film coated. It had an average weight of 144.14 with a percentage deviation of 1.23 %, which was acceptable. Friability of the tablets was less (0.34 %) when compared to other ethical tablets. The tablet disintegrated within 3 min and the time required for wetting was 58 sec. The hardness (4.11±0.2079 kg/cm2) of the tablets was acceptable and high when compared to the ethical tablets. 99.5±0.6250% (in 40 min) of the drug released was within the official limit.

Table 11: Hardness ondansetron hydrochloride MDTs

S. No. Code Hardness (kg/cm2)
1 A 0.97±0.216
2 B 1.28±0.103
3 C 1.05±0.151
4 D 2.94±0.135
5 E 1.69±0.185
6 F 1.23±0.170

mean±SD, n=10

Fig. 9: Dissolution profile ondansetron hydrochloride MDTs

 

CONCLUSION

Ondansetron hydrochloride MDT 4 mg tablets were prepared in the laboratory and it was under specified IP limits. The experimental findings demonstrated that any of these ethical and non-ethical tablets of ondansetron hydrochloride can be prescribed by the physician, as per the patient's needs. The film coated marketed tablet (Janaushadh) was compared with other ethical and formulated tablets and various parameters were evaluated and compared. The ethical and formulated tablets results were on the upper edge in comparison to film coated tablets. It is further suggested that post-marketing scrutiny like bioavailability studies must be performed for formulated and marketed ondansetron hydrochloride MDTs so as to ensure their safety, efficacy, and bioequivalence.

ACKWNOLEDGEMENT

We are thankful to Bapuji Pharmacy College, Davangere for providing all the necessary facilities to do the work.

AUTHORS CONTRIBUTIONS

Abdul Raheem. T, Ranjeet Singh, and Aishwarya Hiremath have performed the experiments, and wrote the manuscript. Dr. Shashank Nayak N designed the work, supervised, and edited the manuscript. Assistant Prof. Shwetha Kamath KS has helped to interpret the data using MS EXCEL.

CONFLICT OF INETEERSTS

The authors declare no conflict of interest

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