Identification
The retention time of the major peak in the chromatogram of the
Assay preparationcorresponds to that of the
Standard preparationobtained as directed in the
Assay.
Assay
Standard preparation
Dissolve an accurately weighed quantity of
USP Minocycline Hydrochloride RSin
Mobile phaseto obtain a solution having a known concentration of about 500µg of minocycline (C
23H
27N
3O
7)per mL.Use this solution within 1hour.
Resolution solution
Prepare a solution in water containing 2mg of
USP Minocycline Hydrochloride RSper mL.Transfer 5mLof this solution to a small beaker,and heat on a steam bath for 60minutes.Evaporate to dryness,dissolve the residue in about 25mLof
Mobile phase,and filter.
Assay preparation
Transfer an accurately measured quantity of Oral Suspension,freshly mixed and free from air bubbles,equivalent to about 50mg of C23H27N3O7,to a 100-mLvolumetric flask,dilute with Mobile phaseto volume,mix,and filter.Use this solution within 1hour.
Procedure
Proceed as directed for
Procedurein the
Assayunder
Minocycline Hydrochloride.Calculate the quantity,in mg,of C
23H
27N
3O
7in each mLof the Oral Suspension taken by the formula:
0.1(C/V)(rU/rS),
in which
Vis the volume,in mL,of Oral Suspension taken,and the other terms are as defined therein.