Abstract

MEDICATED CHOCOLATE FORMULATION-A REVIEW

Arathi Lakshmi R.*, Dr. Vipin K. V., Shameera V. V., Dr. Ann Rose Augusthy

ABSTRACT

Chocolate is everyone’s favorite food, especially for children. Chocolate contains phytonutrients called antioxidants, which provide antioxidant activity. Chocolates are also associated with health benefits such as reduction in metabolic and cardiovascular disorders and so on. Conventional dosage forms are associated with some limitations such as bitter taste and difficulty in swallowing etc especially for paediatrics. To overcome these limitations a novel drug delivery system has been developed by the researchers ie medicated chocolate. Medicated chocolate increases the aesthetic texture and patient compliance and is more attractive to paediatrics. This type of delivery system is also beneficial for geriatrics and patients with dysphagia.

Keywords: Conventional dosage forms, Paediatrics, Medicated chocolate, Patient compliance.