The present study involves preparation and evaluation of gastric-mucoadhesive microparticles with Metformin Hydrochloride as model drug for prolongation of gastric residence time. The microparticles were prepared by the emulsification solvent evaporation technique using polymers of Carbomer 934p (CP) and Ethylcellulose (EC). The microparticles were prepared by emulsion solvent evaporation metho...

The present study is aimed at formulation of alginate (ALG) microspheres with ranitidine (RNT) by the spray drying method. Obtained microspheres were characterized for particle size, surface morphology, entrapment efficiency, drug loading, in vitro drug release and zeta potential. Mucoadhesive properties were examined by a texture analyser and three types of adhesive layers--gelatine discs, muc...

In recent years worldwide interest has grown towards the development of mucoadhesive drug delivery systems. These systems are capable of adhering to body's mucosal surfaces for an extended period of time, releasing their drug content in a retarded manner. The use of biopolymers, and in particular phytopolymers, could provide a natural basis for the development of such systems. The aim of this s...

In recent years worldwide interest has grown towards the development of mucoadhesive drug delivery systems. These systems are capable of adhering to body's mucosal surfaces for an extended period of time, releasing their drug content in a retarded manner. The use of biopolymers, and in particular phytopolymers, could provide a natural basis for the development of such systems. The aim of this s...

Topical administration of clotrimazole represents the common use therapy in the antimycotic genitourinary tract treatment. Due to the fast self-cleaning action of the vagina, commercially available vaginal dosage forms with clotrimazole cannot assure prolonged contact time with mucosa, therefore the main objective of this study was to develop a dosage form for vaginal administration of clotrima...

The purpose of the study is to formulate and evaluate a new, cheap and effective natural mucoadhesive agent that can be used as an effective alternative for traditional mucoadhesive agent. The study procedure involved extraction of mucoadhesive agent from the Trigonellafoenumgraecum (fenugreek) seeds, solubility testing of the mucilage obtained, phytochemical testing, determination of swelling ...

The aim of this study was to formulate buccal mucoadhesive nanoparticles (NPs) using the natural mucoadhesive polymers. The natural mucoadhesive polymers chitosan (CS) and dextran sulfate sodium salt (DS) were used to prepare mucoadhesive NPs using the ionic gelation method. As the molecular weight of DS decreased, the amount of mucin and the number of buccal cells adsorbed on DS increased. The...

In present study, mucoadhesive vaginal tablet of sertaconazole was designed using a combination of mucoadhesive polymers like Carbopol 934P, chitosan, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, sodium alginate, methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl cellulose. Effervescent was incorporated into formulations to enhance swellabilty of mucoadhesive tablet. For various drug-free form...

Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Meerut Institute of Engineering & Technology, NH-58, Baghpat Road-Bypass Crossing, Meerut-250005 (U.P), India ABSTRACT Drug release from mucoadhesive patches at predetermined rate in oral cavity having distinct advantages over traditional dosage forms as tablets, gels and solutions. This review provides brief information about method of preparation and e...