Table 2. Calculated Mean of the Cumulative Score in the HET-CAM Test.
| cumulative score | ||
|---|---|---|
| formulation | (means ± SD; n = 3) | irritation assessment |
| NaOH 0.5 M (control+) | 20.33 ± 1.15 | severe |
| acetone (control+) | 11.66 ± 0.94 | severe |
| PG (control+) | 5.66 ± 2.35 | moderate |
| PBS (control−) | 0 | nonirritant |
| indomethacin-loaded Dex-St-GTMAC (10% formulation) | 0 | nonirritant |