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. 2013 Apr 6;22(2):157–162. doi: 10.1016/j.jsps.2013.03.004

Table 4.

ED50 and Relative potency of tested compounds to Ibuprofen at 6 h.

Compound ID ED50 (mg/kg) Relative potency
4 60 0.66
5 54 0.74
6 90 0.44
7 69 0.58
8 75 0.53
9 105 0.38
10 120 0.33
11 117 0.34



Ibuprofen (standard) 40 1.00

ED50 is the dose required to induce 50% inhibition of rat paw edema (50% anti-inflammatory effect).

ED50 was calculated using instate program by plotting results at all doses levels; Ibuprofen was tested at a dose range from 25 to 100 mg/kg and tested compounds from 25 to 200 mg/kg.