Orally dissolving strips: A new approach to oral drug delivery system
Rajni Bala1★, Pravin Pawar1, Sushil Khanna1, Sandeep Arora1★ Corresponding author
- 1Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, INDIA.
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Rajni Bala
Chitkara College of Pharmacy, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, INDIA.
Volume 3, Issue 2 · pp. 67–76 · PUBLISHED 1 April 2013 · DOI: 10.4103/2230‑973X.114897
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Recently, fast dissolving films are gaining interest as an alternative of fast dissolving tablets. The films are designed to dissolve upon contact with a wet surface, such as the tongue, within a few seconds, meaning the consumer can take the product without need for additional liquid. This convenience provides both a marketing advantage and increased patient compliance. As the drug is directly absorbed into systemic circulation, degradation in gastrointestinal tract and first pass effect can be avoided. These points make this formulation most popular and acceptable among pediatric and geriatric patients and patients with fear of choking. Over‑the‑counter films for pain management and motion sickness are commercialized in the US markets. Many companies are utilizing transdermal drug delivery technology to develop thin film formats. In the present review, recent advancements regarding fast dissolving buccal film formulation and their evaluation parameters are compiled.
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Bala, R., Pawar, P., Khanna, S., & Arora, S. (2013). Orally dissolving strips: A new approach to oral drug delivery system. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Investigation, 3(2), 67–76. https://doi.org/10.4103/2230‑973X.114897