Topical excipients play a crucial role in the formulation of pharmaceutical products intended for external use, such as creams, ointments, gels, and transdermal patches. These excipients serve various purposes, including enhancing drug solubility, ensuring stability, improving drug release, and providing desirable sensory properties.
Pharma Excipients
Topical Excipient
Development, Characterization, and Ex Vivo Permeation Assessment of Diclofenac Diethylamine Deep…
Abstract
Purpose
The primary aim of this study is to introduce Therapeutic Deep Eutectic Systems (THEDES) as a novel, green, and biocompatible solvent system for the delivery of diclofenac diethylamine (DDEA), a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The research question focuses on whether THEDES…
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Nanoemulsions as a Promising Carrier for Topical Delivery of Etodolac: Formulation Development and…
Abstract
This research primarily focuses on the development of innovative topical nanoemulsions for etodolac, aimed at surmounting its inherent limitations. The preparation of etodolac nanoemulsions is accomplished through a combination of high shear homogenization and ultrasonication methods. The…
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Evaluation of Oromucosal Natural Gum-Based Emulgels as Novel Strategy for Photodynamic Therapy of…
Photodynamic therapy (PDT) recently has been shown as a promising option in the treatment of premalignant lesions of the soft oral tissues. Effective delivery of photosensitizer is challenging due to poor drug adherence to the oromucosal epithelium. In the present work, emulgels composed of natural…
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Topical Delivery of Terbinafine HCL Using Nanogels: A New Approach to Superficial Fungal Infection…
This study investigated pH-responsive Terbinafine HCL (TBH)-loaded nanogels as a new approach to treating superficial fungal infections. Acrylic acid (AA) is a synthetic monomer that was crosslinked with a natural polymer (gelatin) using a free radical polymerization technique to fabricate…
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Topical formulation of high concentration of cationic-form lidocaine hydrochloride with anionic…
Benjamin Gavinet did an interesting presentation at the APGI Skin and Formulation conference in Nantes at the beginning of October. We did a small interview with him summarizing the most important topics and results of his presentation.
Pharma Excipients: Hi Benjamin, you did a presentation with…
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Design, Development and Evaluation of Novel Nanoemulgel for Topical Drug Delivery System
Abstract
Objective: The present study is aimed to design, development of nanoemulgel and evaluate for topical drug delivery system. Nanoemulgel prove to be promising carrier for intense amount of poorly penetrable drugs to produce their effect topically.
Methods: FTIR-study was performed to…
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Preparation and Characterization of an Antiviral Gel
ABSTRACT
The study was to develop an antiviral gel for topical application. The topical application of drug has many advantages over the intravenous and oral administration. It prevents metabolism of drug from liver and avoid the risk of gastrointestinal disorder and inconvenience of intravenous…
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Comparison of Preservatives Used in Various Therapeutic Applications
CONSIDERATIONS FOR USE OF PRESERVATIVES IN TOPICAL, ORAL, OPHTHALMIC, TRANSMUCOSAL, INJECTABLE, INHALATION, AND OTIC APPLICATIONS
A variety of preservatives can be used in therapeutic applications such as topical, oral, transmucosal, inhalation, and otic, as well as injectables. These excipients…
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Xanthan and gum acacia modified olive oil based nanoemulsion as a controlled delivery vehicle for…
In this study, olive oil nanoemulsion modified with xanthan gum and gum acacia was explored as a potential controlled topical delivery vehicle. Oil-in-water nanoemulsion formulated with optimized composition of olive oil, tween 80, and water was used as the drug carrier and further modified with…
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Quality by Design-Optimized Glycerosome-Enabled Nanosunscreen Gel of Rutin Hydrate
Sunburn is caused by prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun, resulting in redness of the skin as well as tenderness, swelling, and blistering issues. During the healing process, it can cause peeling, irritation, and some long-term effects, including premature aging, pigmentation,…
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