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Do Not Distribute DOI Ref: cx7ic DOI: https://doi.org/10.31003/USPNF_M48030_04_01
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CS = concentration of USP Mefenamic Acid RS in the


Mefenamic Acid Standard solution (mg/mL)
CU = concentration of Mefenamic Acid in the Sample
solution (mg/mL)

Acceptance criteria: 98.0%–102.0% on the dried basis

C15H15NO2 241.29 IMPURITIES


• RESIDUE ON IGNITION á281ñ: NMT 0.1%
Benzoic acid, 2-(2,3-dimethylphenyl)amino-;
• ORGANIC IMPURITIES
N-2,3-Xylylanthranilic acid CAS RN®: 61-68-7; UNII:
Buffer, Mobile phase, and Chromatographic system:
367589PJ2C.
Proceed as directed in the Assay.
DEFINITION Standard solution: 0.01 mg/mL of USP Mefenamic Acid
Mefenamic Acid contains NLT 98.0% and NMT 102.0% of RS in Mobile phase
mefenamic acid (C15H15NO2), calculated on the dried basis. Sensitivity solution: 0.3 µg/mL of USP Mefenamic Acid RS
in Mobile phase from the Standard solution
IDENTIFICATION Sample solution: 1 mg/mL of Mefenamic Acid in Mobile
• A. ▲SPECTROSCOPIC IDENTIFICATION TESTS á197ñ, Infrared phase
Spectroscopy: 197K or 197A▲ (CN 1-May-2020) System suitability
• B. The retention time of the major peak of the Sample Samples: Standard solution and Sensitivity solution
solution corresponds to that of the Standard solution, as Suitability requirements
obtained in the Assay. Tailing factor: NMT 1.6, Standard solution
ASSAY Relative standard deviation: NMT 5.0%, Standard

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• PROCEDURE solution
Buffer: 50 mM monobasic ammonium phosphate. Adjust Signal-to-noise ratio: NLT 10, Sensitivity solution
with 3 M ammonium hydroxide to a pH of 5.0. Analysis
Mobile phase: Acetonitrile, tetrahydrofuran, and Buffer Samples: Standard solution and Sample solution
(23:7:20)
ci Calculate the percentage of each impurity in the portion of
Standard solution: 0.2 mg/mL of USP Mefenamic Acid RS Mefenamic Acid taken:
in Mobile phase
Result = (r U/r S) × (C S/C U) × 100
Sample solution: 0.2 mg/mL of Mefenamic Acid in Mobile
phase rU = peak response of each impurity from the Sample
Chromatographic system solution
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(See Chromatography á621ñ, System Suitability.) rS = peak response of mefenamic acid from the
Mode: LC Standard solution
Detector: UV 254 nm CS = concentration of USP Mefenamic Acid RS in the
Column: 4.6-mm × 25-cm; 5-µm packing L1 Standard solution (mg/mL)
Flow rate: 1 mL/min CU = concentration of Mefenamic Acid in the Sample
Injection volume: 10 µL solution (mg/mL)
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System suitability
Sample: Standard solution Acceptance criteria: The reporting threshold is 0.03%.
Suitability requirements Any impurity: NMT 0.07%
Column efficiency: NLT 8200 theoretical plates Total impurities: NMT 0.5%
Tailing factor: NMT 1.6
Relative standard deviation: NMT 0.73% SPECIFIC TESTS
Analysis • LOSS ON DRYING á731ñ
Samples: Standard solution and Sample solution Analysis: Dry at 105° for 4 h.
Calculate the percentage of mefenamic acid (C15H15NO2) in Acceptance criteria: NMT 1.0%
the portion of Mefenamic Acid taken: ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Result = (r U/r S) × (C S/C U) × 100 • PACKAGING AND STORAGE: Preserve in tight, light-resistant
containers.
rU = peak response of mefenamic acid from the • USP REFERENCE STANDARDS á11ñ
Sample solution USP Mefenamic Acid RS
rS = peak response of mefenamic acid from the
Standard solution

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