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Emulgel: an effective drug delivery system.
Maria Talat1, Muhammad Zaman1, Rahima Khan1
1Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Central Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy
|October 14, 2021
Summary
Emulgels, a novel drug delivery system combining emulsions and gels, are ideal for hydrophobic drugs. Their preparation and evaluation highlight their importance and ease of use, enhancing patient compliance.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Drug Delivery Systems
Background:
- Emulgels represent an emerging drug delivery system.
- They are popular for delivering hydrophobic drugs.
- This formulation is a novel mixture of emulsion and gel.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the preparation and evaluation of emulgels.
- To highlight the importance of emulgels as a dosage form.
- To emphasize their future use due to ease of use and enhanced patient compliance.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on emulgel preparation techniques.
- Analysis of various emulgel evaluation parameters.
- Synthesis of information on emulgel applications.
Main Results:
- Emulgels offer desirable properties like spreadability, thixotropy, and transparency.
- They are easily removable, greaseless, and emollient with a long shelf life.
- Successful application in delivering analgesics, anti-inflammatories, anti-acne, and anti-fungal agents.
Conclusions:
- Emulgels are versatile and important dosage forms.
- Their favorable characteristics enhance patient compliance.
- They hold significant pharmacological importance with a good safety profile.
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