Abstract

SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ON MICROSPONGES: A NOVEL TECHNIQUE OF DRUG DELIVERY

Fasna C.*, Shijikumar P. S., Sirajudheen M. K., Sherin A. and Sajeena Ch.

Abstract

The Microsponges delivery system are novel technique for controlled release and target specific drug delivery system. Microsponges are porous microspheres composed of microscopic size patented polymeric delivery systems of extremely small, inert, and even tinier particles of indestructible clusters. They are tiny, sponge like spherical particles with large porous surface. Microsponge technology has many favorable characteristics, which make it a versatile drug delivery vehicle. These polymer based microspheres can suspend or subjected to a wide variety of substances, and can then be incorporated into a formulated product such as a gel, cream, liquid or powder. The outer surface is rather porous, subterranean outflow of substances from a sustained flow. Microsponges are designed to deliver a pharmaceutically viable ingredient efficiently to the minimum dose and also enhance stability, reduce side effects, and modify drug release.

Keywords: Microsponge, Topical drug delivery, Polymer.