Research Article

Preparation and Evaluation of Intravaginal Ring Containing Drospirenone

Table 5

The results of API excipients compatibility testing under strong light exposure (4500 LX).

Light exposureAPI and excipients
DrospirenoneDrospirenone + PVPk30Drospirenone + silicone elastomer

0 d
 S (%)0.030.080.03
 T (%)0.090.160.14
5 d
 S (%)0.030.140.03
 T (%)0.110.220.17
10 d
 S (%)0.080.150.03
 T (%)0.160.220.15

S: single impurities; T: total impurities; API: drospirenone.