Abstract

A REVIEW ON MEDICATED CHOCOLATE FOR PEDIATRICS

Akshita Gangrade, Sweta S. Koka*, Pravin K. Sharma, Devshree Gayakwad, Ashish Gupta, G. N. Darwhekar

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Abstract

For years, chocolate/cocoa has been prized for its flavor and potential health benefits. Because most medications are bitter, oral delivery of these medications results in patient noncompliance, particularly in children. To solve these limitations, it is proposed that a dosage form be developed that is most suitable for pediatric patients. We designed a chocolate medicine delivery system since chocolate is one of the most palatable and favorites foods for kids. A chocolate base is used to make medicated chocolate, and the medicine is then added to the base. The appearance, moisture content, viscosity, blooming test, drug content determination, and in vitro drug release of the medicated chocolate can all be investigated. This review focused on the health benefits and applications of both medicated and non-medicated chocolates.

Keywords: Medicated chocolate, Oral Drug Delivery System, Pediatrics chocolate.