significant effect on bioadhesive strength and in vitro drug release. It was found that carbopol gives higher bioadhesive strength than HPC. Comparatively HPC controls the drug release greater than carbopol. The optimized formulation follows non-Fickian release mechanism. The FT-IR and DTA studies indicate no physico-chemical interaction. Stability studies revealed that optimized formulation wa...

A series of mucoadhesive disks with celecoxib as a model drug of very low aqueous solubility were prepared and characterized. Two polymers of polyaspartamide type, poly[alpha,beta-(N-2-hydroxyethyl-DL-aspartamide)] (PHEA, 1) and its thiolated analogue poly[alpha,beta-(N-2-hydroxyethyl-DL-aspartamide)]-poly[alpha,beta-(N-2-thioethyl-DL-aspartamide)] copolymer (PHTA, 2a,b), and two commercially a...

Aloe vera has long been used as a traditional medicine for inducing wound healing. Gingival fibroblasts (GFs) play an important role in oral wound healing. In this study, we investigated the effects of acemannan, a polysaccharide extracted from Aloe vera gel, on GF proliferation; keratinocyte growth factor-1 (KGF-1), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), and type I collagen production; and...

The objective of the present investigation was to develop and evaluate sustained release matrix tablets of prochlorperazine maleate employing different types and levels of hydrophilic matrix agents namely hydroxyl propyl methyl cellulose (HPMC), carbopol and combination of these polymers by wet granulation technique. Prior to compression process, the prepared granules were evaluated for its flo...

Objective: The aim of our study was to formulate and evaluate the liposomal carrier system for the local treatment for mixed vaginal infections. The combination of voriconazole and metronidazole were selected as model drugs for mixed vaginal infections.Methods:Multi lamellar liposomescomposed phosphatidylcholine and cholesterol along with combination of drugs was prepared by the thin film hydra...

drug delivery via buccal mucosa by means of buccoadhesive formulations offer distinct advantages over peroral administration. recently, plant gums and exudates have been screened for their use as pharmaceutical adjuvants. the aim of this study is to evaluate matrix tablets containing plantago psyllium seed mucilage in addition to carbopol as a mucoadhesive agent, and propranolol hydrochloride a...

the purpose of this study was preparation and evaluation of sustained release matrix type ocular mini-tablets of timolol maleate, as a potential formulation for the treatment of glaucoma. following the initial studies on timolol maleate powder, it was formulated into ocular mini-tablets. the polymers investigated in this study included cellulose derivatives (hec, cmc, ec) and carbopol971p. mann...

       Gel dosage forms are successfully used as drug delivery systems considering their ability to control drug release and to protect medicaments from a hostile environment. The aim of this work was to investigate the properties of carbopol 934P polymeric system in water-misible cosolvents such as glycerin and alcohol. Benzocaine is a local anesthetic and the mucosal gel formulation is appl...

Buccoadhesive drug delivery systems have distinct advantages in comparison with oral administration. Plant exudates like gum or mucilage are being studied for their use as pharmaceutical adjuvant. The aim of this study is to evaluate the properties of the Plantago major seed mucilage as a mucoadhesive agent and propranolol hydrochloride is chosen as a model drug. Mucoadhesive tablets of propran...

The poor bioavailability and therapeutic response exhibited by conventional ophthalmic preparations due to rapid precorneal elimination, dilution and nasolacrimal drainage of the drug may be vanquished by the use of in situ gelling systems that are instilled as drops in to the eye and undergo a sol-gel transition in the cul-de-sac. Timolol eye drops may cause systemic side effects in glaucoma p...