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Foam-Based Drug Delivery Systems for Skin Disorders: A Comprehensive Review
Abstract
Foam-based drug delivery systems signify a significant innovation in dermatology, facilitating improved drug penetration and administration via a gas-liquid dispersion matrix. These formulations have shown considerable promise in the medical, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical fields. Recent…
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Veterinary soft chews using Gelucire® 50/13 and Precirol® ATO 5 – ECP 2025 Poster
This poster was presented at the ECP 2025 in Porto
A proof of concept with wet extrusion
Introduction
Veterinary soft chews are gaining interest among oral dosage forms for companion animals as they provide good acceptance for the pet and are easy to administrate by the pet owner,…
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AQUAPOL 940 – Thickening and Gelling Agent – by Vikram Thermo
AQUAPOL
Thickening and gelling agent
The AQUAPOL line of “Acrylates polymers” is a synthetic high molecular weight cross-linked water-soluble polymer of acrylic acid. The cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and home industries all use it extensively. It comes as a liquid or powder and is soluble in water,…
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Toward the Optimal Choice of Gelled Vehicles for Oral Drug Administration in Dysphagic Patients
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Background/Objectives: Thickened waters are commonly used for dysphagic patients to ensure hydration, facilitate safer swallowing, and administer oral therapies, yet their impact on drug dissolution remains unclear. This study aims to investigate how thickening agents, viscosity, and solid…
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AQUAPOL® SF-1 – Thickening and Gelling Agent – by Vikram Thermo
AQUAPOL
Thickening and gelling agent
The AQUAPOL line of “Acrylates polymers” is a synthetic high molecular weight cross-linked water-soluble polymer of acrylic acid. The cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and home industries all use it extensively. It comes as a liquid or powder and is soluble in water,…
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Spiked Systems for Colonic Drug Delivery: Architectural Opportunities and Quality Assurance of…
Abstract
Additive manufacturing has been a breakthrough therapy for the pharmaceutical industry raising opportunities for long-quested properties, such as controlled drug-delivery. The aim of this study was to explore the geometrical capabilities of selective laser sintering (SLS) by creating…
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AQUAPOL® SF-22 – Thickening and Gelling Agent – by Vikram Thermo
AQUAPOL
Thickening and gelling agent
The AQUAPOL line of “Acrylates polymers” is a synthetic high molecular weight cross-linked water-soluble polymer of acrylic acid. The cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and home industries all use it extensively. It comes as a liquid or powder and is soluble in water,…
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For the good of the patient: Silica & Silicates from Evonik in the pharmaceutical industry
Many challenges – one solution: Fumed silica as well as precipitated silica and silicates from Evonik are some of the most important and highly utilized pharmaceutical excipients. Whether you manufacture medicines for solid, semi-solid or liquid dosing, we support you at every stage of product…
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FT-NIR models for predicting film quality parameters in titanium dioxide-free tablet coatings
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This study leverages Fourier Transform Near-Infrared (FT-NIR) spectroscopy to monitor the coating process of pharmaceutical tablets using PVA-based TiO2-free films, with talc and iron oxides as opacifiers. By employing a combination of multivariate analytical techniques to evaluate the…
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Systematic Review of Plant-Based Excipients in Topical Drug Delivery
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This review explores the use of plant-based excipients in topical drug delivery. The review examines the advantages and challenges of using plant-based excipients, as well as case studies that demonstrate their effectiveness in delivering drugs through the skin. The review also discusses…
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