Abstract

PHYTOSOME: AN INNOVATIVE TECHNIQUE IN NOVEL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM

Neha Sharma*, Dr. Amit Chaudhary, Dr. Abhishek Soni and Pooja Devi

ABSTRACT

Phytosome is an innovative novel drug delivery dosage form. It is used for development of pharmaceutical formulation for improved stability and bioavailability of phytoconstituents present in herbal preparations and nowadays also in synthetic and semi- synthetic compounds. The plant extract or plant derived products receiving more attention as dietary supplements for equanimitic management of cancer, inflammation, weight loss, and also in acute and chronic disorders in body. The phytosome technique increases the hydrophilicity of highly lipophilic drug there by making it suitable for drug delivery and increases the lipophilicity of hydrophilic phytoconstituents which play important role to cross biological membrane. The main aim of this review is to give brief knowledge about various useful advantages of phytosomes, method of preparation and evaluations parameters of phytosomes.

Keywords: Phytosome, phospholipids, herbal, phosphatidylcholine.