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Formulation Consideration of Medicated Chewing Gum: A Review
Kishan Bobe1, Yoesh Suryawanshi1, Virendra Gomase1
1Department of Pharmaceutics, Jayawantrao Sawant College of Pharmacy and Research, Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune, 411028, India.
Recent Advances in Drug Delivery and Formulation
|April 19, 2024
Summary
Medicated chewing gum (MCG) offers a novel oral drug delivery system with enhanced therapeutic effects. This review explores MCG benefits, manufacturing, and applications for various health conditions.
Area of Science:
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Drug Delivery Systems
Background:
- Oral drug delivery is crucial for patient compliance and therapeutic efficacy.
- Novel drug delivery systems enhance the benefits and advantages of pharmaceutical products.
- Medicated chewing gum (MCG) represents an innovative approach to oral medication.
Purpose of the Study:
- To comprehensively review medicated chewing gum (MCG) as a novel drug delivery system.
- To explore the benefits, drawbacks, manufacturing, and applications of MCG.
- To discuss the pharmaceutical significance and market presence of MCG.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of technological and scientific advances in oral drug delivery.
- Analysis of MCG aspects including composition, manufacturing, and evaluation parameters.
- Examination of factors affecting active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) release from MCG.
Main Results:
- MCG provides a convenient and effective method for delivering drugs to the oral mucosa.
- This system offers a longer-lasting effect compared to conventional methods.
- MCG demonstrates potential in treating various conditions like pain, CNS disorders, smoking cessation, motion sickness, and dental issues.
Conclusions:
- Medicated chewing gum (MCG) is a promising drug delivery system with broad pharmaceutical applications.
- It offers advantages in patient convenience, therapeutic effect duration, and treatment of diverse health conditions.
- MCG represents a significant advancement in oral medication delivery, enhancing treatment outcomes for conditions ranging from digestive problems to allergies.
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