Pharmaceutical Gels: a Review.

Syeda Ayesha Ahmedun Nabi; Muhammad Ali Sheraz; Soafi Ahmed; Nafeesa Mustaan; Iqbal Ahmad

Author(s)

Syeda Ayesha Ahmedun Nabi Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baqai Medical University (BMU), Karachi, Pakistan

Muhammad Ali Sheraz Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baqai Medical University (BMU), Karachi, Pakistan

Soafi Ahmed Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baqai Medical University (BMU), Karachi, Pakistan

Nafeesa Mustaan Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baqai Medical University (BMU), Karachi, Pakistan

Iqbal Ahmad Baqai Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Baqai Medical University (BMU), Karachi, Pakistan

Abstract

There are diefrent semisolid dosage forms that are used for topical applications among which gels formulations are becoming pre-eminent. The basic network of gel is a combination of a gelling agent and a solvent in which the drug molecules are embedded or entwined evenly. The nature of the solvent classify gels into two basic types i.e. organogels and hydrogels. This review highlights the basic advantages of gel formulations over other semisolid preparations as well as limitations of their use. Other aspects such as their classification, formulation, mechanism involved in the formation of gels and factors aefcting their formulation have also been included.

Publication Details

Page(s) 40-48

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: RADS Journal of Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences, Volume: 4, Issue: 1, Year: 2016

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Keywords

Semisolids, hydrogels, gelling agent., Cross-linking, organogels

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