Emulgel: a new approach for enhanced topical drug delivery

Author: 
Harshit Srivastava*, Mukesh Kumar Shukla, Md. Afaque, Md. Asif

Objective: Emulgel is a topical preparation prepared by a combination of emulsion and gel. Emulgel is considered one of the most important delivery systems because it has two control systems, namely gel and emulsion. Emulgel generally has no side effects. Significance: Emulgel is used to treat pain caused by colds, headaches, body aches, back pain, arthritis and other diseases and injuries. Patient adherence to the above regimen is significant in chronic skin conditions, such as fungal infections, acne, and psoriasis. Emulgel is a recently used drug delivery system (NDDS) technology that has dual release characteristics, namely, emulsion and gel. Result: There are various useful properties such as thixotropic, emollient, grease-free, easily spreadable, easily removable, water soluble, long life, non-staining, bio-friendly, transparent and pleasing appearance. Many people who do the insertion can increase the effect of the emulgel. Conclusion: Therefore, emulgel is considered as the most conventional systems available in market over other topical drug delivery systems.

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DOI: 
http://dx.doi.org/10.24327/ijcar.2024.2795.1607
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