Different analytical methods for the determination of metronidazole –A review

Abstract

Metronidazole is available in most areas of the world and is often used for treating bacterial infections in various parts of human body including the liver, brain, joints, vagina, skin, heart, respiratory tract, and stomach or intestines. Therefore, it is essential to develop simple and low-cost analytical methods for such a compound in order to advance quality control. In this paper, various analytical papers that identify metronidazole in commercial preparations and biological samples have been analyzed and reviewed. The reviewed literature included spectrophotometric, chromatography, and ion selective electrodes.