Abstract

MOUTH MELT TABLETS-A NOVEL APPROACH IN DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM

Yogita Tyagi, Ankita Negi, Praveen Kumar Ashok and Imran Khan*

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Abstract

Mouth melt tablets as the name implies that these tablets dissolve or disperse or combined effect of both within the oral cavity. The duration for disperse or dissolve is within few seconds without the use of water and as shows rapid onset of action with better patient compliance. Among other conventional dosage forms, Mouth melt tablets are one of the best options in emergency cases where the patient’s survival is most important. It is one of choice of dosage form for geriatric and pediatric patients. Various technologies are used for the formulation as, Spray drying, Freeze drying, Tablet moulding technology depends on drug and excipients characteristics.

Keywords: Tablets, Freeze drying, Spray drying, Water, Excipients.