African Journal of
Pharmacy and Pharmacology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Pharm. Pharmacol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1996-0816
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJPP
  • Start Year: 2007
  • Published Articles: 2286

Full Length Research Paper

Application of Ipomoea batatas starch as suspending agent in acetaminophen suspension

Onyishi Ikechukwu V.
  • Onyishi Ikechukwu V.
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Nigeria.
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Chime Salome A
  • Chime Salome A
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Nigeria.
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Kanu Ifeoma
  • Kanu Ifeoma
  • Department of Pharmaceutical Technology and Industrial Pharmacy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka 410001, Nigeria.
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  •  Accepted: 16 December 2013
  •  Published: 08 January 2014

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