Abstract

A MODERN EXPANSION IN DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM OF MOUTH DISSOLVING STRIP

R. Ajith Kumar* and Dr. K. Sundharamoorthy

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Abstract

The aim of Novel Drug Delivery System is to provide a therapeutic amount of drug to the appropriate site in the body to accomplish promptly and then maintain the desired drug content. A number of novel drug delivery system has emerged encompassing various routes of administration, to achieve desired pharmacological effect. Oral route of administration is the most preferred route, Mouth dissolving strip has benefits like self administration, no water required for swallowing, no risk of chocking, rapidly acting medications that are poorly water soluble that dissolves and absorbs rapidly, improved oral absorption and bioavailability of the drug. Mouth dissolving strip is an innovative drug delivery technology which can provide solution for the disadvantages of liquid dosage forms and bring together with the advantages of solid dosage form. Mouth dissolving strip is a unique thin postage stamp sized dosage form required to be placed on the tongue, where it will be disintegrate immediately by absorbing saliva without need of water and will turn into a suspension or a solution which will be easily swallowed by children. This review is focusing on the formulation, evaluation, characteristics and application of mouth dissolving strip in the field of drug delivery system.

Keywords: Mouth dissolving strip, Ingredients, Formulation and Evaluation of strip.