title: Studies on the influence of auxiliary substances on the physico-chemical characteristics of ophthalmic drugs. Part I. Studies on the influence of auxiliary substances on the critical micellar concentration of surfactants solutions in eye drops containing sulphacetamidum natricum.
abstract: Interactions between Tweens, surfactants used in eye drops and the remaining compounds of the preparations were investigated. The interactions were assessed by means of the surface tension measurement method. Obtained results demonstrate that the substances used in the facture of the preparation affect the critical micellar concentrations of Tweens. Only hydroxyethylcellulose was found to exert a stabilizing effect on the critical micellar concentration of these substances. The amount of used surfactant should be taken into consideration in the manufacture of eye preparations.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Pharmacy, Wrocław Medical University, Poland.
authors.forename: Janusz
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Pluta
authors.forename: Jan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Meler
mesh_terms: D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions / Q000737:chemistry*; D019999:Pharmaceutical Solutions / Q000737:chemistry; D013409:Sulfacetamide / Q000737:chemistry; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D009883:Ophthalmic Solutions; D019999:Pharmaceutical Solutions; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D013409:Sulfacetamide