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Advanced Solid Formulations For Vulvovaginal Candidiasis.

Júlia Conte¹, Alexandre Luis Parize², Thiago Caon³

¹Postgraduate Program in Pharmacy (PGFAR), Federal University of Santa Catarina, Trindade, Florianopolis, SC, 88040-900, Brazil.

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Summary

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) treatment faces challenges with antifungal resistance. Advanced solid formulations like intravaginal rings and films offer improved drug delivery and mucoadhesion for VVC management.

Keywords:

drug delivery solid formulation vaginal formulations vulvovaginal candidiasis

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Area of Science:

Mycology
Pharmaceutics
Drug Delivery Systems

Background:

Vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC) is a common fungal infection.
Antifungal resistance is a growing concern in VVC treatment.
Conventional treatments have limitations in efficacy and side effects.

Purpose of the Study:

To review advanced solid formulations for VVC treatment.
To discuss polymers, drug release, and mucoadhesion in these systems.
To analyze the advantages and limitations of novel dosage forms.

Main Methods:

Review of scientific literature on VVC treatments.
Analysis of polymer-based intravaginal drug delivery systems.
Discussion of formulation technologies like rings, films, sponges, and nanofibers.

Main Results:

Advanced solid formulations offer improved drug delivery and mucoadhesion.
Polymer ratios influence drug release profiles and mucoadhesion.
Porous matrix structures enhance drug release and mucoadhesion.

Conclusions:

Novel intravaginal formulations show promise for VVC management.
These systems can overcome limitations of conventional treatments.
Further research into advanced formulations is warranted for effective VVC therapy.