Abstract

EMULGEL: POTENTIAL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR TOPICAL DOSAGE FORM

Jayshree V. Motghare*, Dr. Mrs. Suparna S. Bakhale, Ravina Pounikar, Anuja Bhure, Madhav Korde

ABSTRACT

Emulgel have emerged as one of the most interesting topical delivery systems as it has dual control release system i.e., gel and emulsion. The topical applications of the drug offer the potential advantages of delivering the drug directly to the site of action and secondly delivering the drug for extended period of time at the effected site that mainly acts at the related regions. Emulgel have emerged as a promising drug delivery system for the delivery of hydrophobic drug. In comaprision among the other groups of semisolid preparations, the use of gels has been emerged both in cosmetics, and in pharmaceutical preparations because of its unique array of features. The use of gels and emulsions as combined dosage form results into formulation of emulgel. Emulgel is used to treat aches and pains caused by colds, headaches, muscle aches, backaches. The use of emulgels can be expanded in analgesics, anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-acne drugs. This review gives knowledge about emulgel including its properties, advantages, formulation considerations, and its recent advances in research field.

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