A novel formulation of PAP-LEF SYRUP (Carica Papaya leaf extract) for an acute viral infection (dengue fever)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54037/WJPS.2021.9903

Authors

  • Samina Alam Faculty of Pharmacy, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Huma Dilshad
  • Kashmala Fahim Faculty of Pharmacy, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Afia Haque Faculty of Pharmacy, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Laraib Shamim Faculty of Pharmacy, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Rida Islam Faculty of Pharmacy, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan
  • Bisma Naseem Faculty of Pharmacy, Jinnah University for Women, Karachi, Pakistan

Keywords:

Carica papaya, extract, dengue, platelets count, novel formulation

Abstract

Background: Dengue contamination is a viral disease spread by mosquitoes with the quickest spreading in the world. It happens particularly in tropical and sub-tropical nations and Carica papaya leaf juice helps increasing the platelet count. Purpose: The main purpose of our study is to aware health care professionals about the use of Carica papaya leaf extract formulations (SYRUP) to treat a life-threatening disease dengue fever. Methodology: A quantity Carica papaya leaf was used for the preparation of water extract and given to the 20 dengue patients, 25 ml CP Syrup twice every day for five back-to-back days to treat this disease. Result: When the platelets was counted again after taking the Carica papaya leaf extract, was increased dengue fever was stable which shows that Carica papaya leaf extracts are herbal way of treating dengue fever. Conclusion: After conducting the above trial we were able to conclude that Carica papaya leaf extract can be used for the treatment of dengue fever which can increase the platelets count in patient suffering from dengue fever, it helps in treating the dengue fever without having any side effects and one of the easy and cheap way to treat the disease.

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Published

2021-09-01

How to Cite

Samina Alam, Huma Dilshad, Kashmala Fahim, Afia Haque, Laraib Shamim, Rida Islam, & Bisma Naseem. (2021). A novel formulation of PAP-LEF SYRUP (Carica Papaya leaf extract) for an acute viral infection (dengue fever): DOI: https://doi.org/10.54037/WJPS.2021.9903. World Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences, 9(9), 170–175. Retrieved from https://wjpsonline.com/index.php/wjps/article/view/46

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