The Journal of Phytopharmacology, 2022;11(2):57-59 DOI:10.31254/phyto.2022.11201

Research Article

Evaluation of acute dermal toxicity of a topical antimastitis gel

Sunil Hajare¹ , Ranjit Suresh Ingole¹ , Mahesh Kumar² , Vitthal Ingawale² , Vivek Borekar³ , David Kumar⁴ , Bhaskar Ganguly⁴

Sunil Hajare,Ranjit Suresh Ingole,Mahesh Kumar,Vitthal Ingawale,Vivek Borekar,David Kumar,Bhaskar Ganguly

1. Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (PGIVAS), Akola - 444104 Maharashtra, India
2. Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (PGIVAS), Akola - 444104, Maharashtra, India
3. Post Graduate Institute of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (PGIVAS), Akola, - 444104 Maharashtra, India
4. Research and Development Unit, Ayurvet Limited, Baddi-173205, Himachal Pradesh, India

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Received: 3rd February, 2022 / Accepted: 12th March, 2022

Abstract

This study was undertaken to evaluate the acute dermal toxicity of a topical anti-mastitis gel (Mastilep® gel; M/s Ayurvet Limited, India) in accordance with OECD 402 guidelines. Nine adults female Wistar rats, weighing 210-250 g, were used in the study. Following the topical application of the anti-mastitis gel, the animals were observed for the manifestation of toxic effects and mortality. Toxicity was evaluated on the basis of changes in body weight, histological appearances of heart, liver, kidney, and lungs, and blood biochemical parameters viz. AST, ALT, ALP and creatinine. Since no toxic effects or deaths were recorded until completion of the experiment, the anti-mastitis gel was found safe for dermal use.