Review · Volume 17, Issue 4 · pp. 816–823
Advancement and Future Window of Emulgel for Intensifying Transdermal Delivery in the Treatment of Skin Diseases
Piyali Khamkat1, Soumen Singh2, Bramhajit Chatterjee1, Sangita Banerjee3, Siddheswar Maiti3, Sayandip Mandal1, Bikram Chowdhury1, Md Mehedi Hasan1
- 1Department of Pharmaceutical Technology, Brainware University, 398, Ramkrishnapur Road, Barasat, Kolkata, West Bengal, INDIA.
- 2Department of Pharmaceutics, Manikeswari Pharmacy School, Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi, Odisha, INDIA.
- 3Department of Pharmacognosy, Bengal School of Technology, Sugandha, Delhi Road, Hooghly, West Bengal, INDIA.
Abstract
Emulgel is a blend of gel and emulsion that improves drug penetration across the epidermal barrier and facilitates efficient skin diffusion, particularly for drugs that are poorly soluble in water. It is a potent, thermodynamically robust technique that integrates co-surfactants and surfactants. The properties that emulgel includes are easily spreadable, thixotropic, transparent, greaseless, extended shelf life, detachable, emollient, and bio-friendly. These are utilized in analgesics, anti-inflammatory agents, antifungals, anti-acne products, and cosmetic compositions. This article emphasizes preparation, advancements, applications, clinical studies, and current and future aspects of emulgel for improving transdermal delivery with its regulatory challenges.
Keywords: Emulgel; Potent; Advancements; Clinical studies; Future aspects; Regulatory challenges
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