Anti-Ulcer activity of Plantacid® suspension in Wistar rats: A pilot study

Abstract

Background: The main intent of this study is to evaluate the antiulcer activity of Plantacid® suspension on non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID’s) -induced ulcers in the rat model.rnMethods: 24 Wistar Rats weighing around 180-200g were fasted for 12 hours before the study and arbitrarily divided into 4 groups of 6 animals each. The 4 groups were: Vehicle (1 ml/kg, p.o), indomethacin (100 mg/kg, p.o), Plantacid® suspension (2.7 ml/kg, p.o), and Ranitidine (100 mg/kg, p.o) groups respectively. The treatment was given 60 minutes before the administration of indomethacin. Effect of Plantacid® suspension was studied by calculating the ulcer score, total number of ulcers, ulcer index and percentage inhibition. The results showing p values