Formulación y control de calidad de un polvo cicatrizante a partir de Aloe vera para uso veterinario

Abstract

The main objective of this research study was to prepare a healing powder from Aloe vera for veterinary use. This plant species has several therapeutic properties, being the healing activity the most studied, which is the reason why it was considered for the preparation of the product. As part of the elaboration process, the quality control of the crude vegetable drug was carried out under the requirements described in the INEN 405 Standard, then the content of secondary metabolites was qualitatively evaluated using phytochemical screening. Seven proposals were formulated to be considered as the final product, which varied in the amount of active ingredients and excipients to be used, these were subjected to tests to determine their organoleptic characteristics such as odor, color, and appearance; physicochemical tests: bulk density, pH and moisture percentage; microbiological tests to determine the presence or absence of Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, mesophilic aerobes, fungi and yeasts. Based on the results obtained, it was concluded that formulation 4 complies with all the requirements established in the "Manual para el registro de empresas y productos de uso veterinario" as an ideal formulation, therefore the product was safe for use. Stability testing is recommended to determine the shelf life and storage conditions of the product.