Abstract

A NEW FUTURE APPROACH IN NOVEL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM THROUGH MICRO-EMULGEL: REVIEW

Shah Maitri*, Dr. Dixit Modi and Dr. Dhiren Shah

ABSTRACT

Emulgel is one such a unique feature of topical delivery system for drug make the localized administritation and direct acceptability of the drug anywhere in the body through ophthalmic, vaginal, skin& rectal routes. Topical preparation includes wide variety of formulations for cosmetic or dermatological application for a healthy as well as diseased skin. Topical preparations can be formulated in different forms like solid, semisolid or liquids. Among the various groups of semisolid preparations, the use of gel has expanded both in cosmetics and in pharmaceutical preparations. Despite of gel have a limitation in delivery of hydrophobic drug moiety. This moiety can be overcome by the use of novel drug delivery system i.e. EMULGEL. Emulgel is one of topical drug delivery system that incorporates properties of both gel and emulsion and shows dual release control system. Emulsions in gel have emerged as one of the most interesting topically drug delivery system. The main objective behind emulgel is delivery of hydrophobic drug via skin so that hydrophobic moiety can enjoy the unique properties of gels. Currently many drugs of antimicrobial, antifungal, non steroidal anti inflammatory category are studied for their topical delivery through emulgel formulation. The objective of this project was to develop an emulgel for a control delivery for hydrophobic drug.

Keywords: Micro emulgel, Topical drug delivery, Hydrophobic drugs.