Research Article

A RP-HPLC Method for the Analysis of Neostigmine Methylsulfate and Process-Related Impurities, Forced Degradation Studies, in the Injection Formulation

Table 4

Forced degradation data of neostigmine methylsulfate injection.

ConditionImpurity A (% )Total unknown impurities (% )Total impurities (% )

Acid hydrolysis (2 mL of 1 N HCl) 60°C and 30 min0.860.030.89
Alkali hydrolysis (5 mL of 0.1 N NaOH) benchtop9.980.0210.00
Alkali hydrolysis (5 mL of 0.1 N NaOH) 60°C and 30 min31.540.0431.58