Abstract

APPLICATIONS AND APPROACHES FOR EMULGELS

Deepak Chandra Sharma*, G. Rajan, Pranshu Tangri and Preeti Kothiyal

Abstract

Emulgel is a new approch of NDDS for topical drug transport. Emulgel has a double control release like emulsion and gel. Emulgel use for treating for muscle pain, headache, acne, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis. when emulsion and gel use in the combination its known as Emulgel. Emulgel is transparent gel which is used in pharmaceutical and cosmetic product. Emulgel overcome the problem which is come in gel and emulsion. Gel is new class of formulation, gel release drug faster in comparison of ointment, cream, lotion etc. Major limitation of gel is downside through transport of hydrophobic drug .so overcome this limitation Emulsion based approach use for delivery of drug to the skin. Different penetration enhancer use for better penetration. Emulgel is a better topical formulation in comparison of the conventional topical formulation.

Keywords: Emulgels, topical, novel drug delivery.