Table 3.
Mean dissolution time of the tested oral formulations.
| Time of testing | Mean dissolution time of the tested oral formulations (n = 6) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Tab Ibuprofen (min) | Tab Diclofenac (min) | |
| Before expiry | 18.99 ± 6.43 | 38.34 ± 6.33 |
| At expiry | 14.71 ± 6.17 | 28.25 ± 10.63 |
| 6 months after expiry | 28.99 ± 7.97 | 32.80 ± 7.90 |
| 12 months after expiry | 24.84 ± 7.90 | 42.18 ± 9.34 |
| 18 months after expiry | 26.92 ± 6.83 | 28.27 ± 7.75 |
| 2 years after expiry | 28.57 ± 13.31 | 30.02 ± 10.34 |
| One-way ANOVA df (5,30) | F = 2.78 P < 0.05 |
F = 2.54 P < 0.05 |