Formulation and evaluation of herbal emulgel: A review article Valecha Simran Gopal1,*, Dongaonkar Chaitali Chandrashekhar2, Dhole Shashikant Nivrutti3 1Savitribai Phule Pune University M. Pharmacy Student (Pharmaceutics), PES Modern College of Pharmacy (For Ladies), Moshi, Pune, Maharashtra, India 2Assistant Professor, PES Modern College of Pharmacy (For Ladies), Moshi, Pune, Maharashtra, India 3Principle and Professor, PES Modern College of Pharmacy (For Ladies), Moshi, Pune, Maharashtra, India *Corresponding Author E-mail: simranvali.96@gmail.com
Online Published on 23 January, 2024. Abstract Topical Drug Delivery System Drug: The application of a medication containing formulation for the skin in order to treat the cutaneous condition directly is known as topical drug delivery. Factors Affecting Topical Drug Delivery System: Physiological factors are Skin condition, Lipid content, Blood flow, Skin hydration, Skin temperature and Physiochemical factors are partition coefficient, Molecular weight, Drug concentration, Effect on vehicles. Physiology of Skin: Skin consists of Epidermis Dermis Subcutaneous Tissue. Epidermis is composed basically of: Keratinocytes, Melanocytes, Langerhans cells. Introduction: Emulgels are emulsions oil-in-water or water-in-oil that are combined with an emulsifying agent to form gels. Emulgel is made up of two components: Emulsion: An emulsion is a biphasic system made up of two immiscible liquids, which is one of finely and consistently propagated as globules throughout the other to form an emulsion. Gel: According to the U.S.P., gels are semisolid systems made up of a dispersion whether large organic molecules or small inorganic particles that are encased and penetrated by liquid. Characterization and Evaluation of Herbal Emulgel: Physical Appearance, pH, Viscosity study, Spreadability, Total Ash Value, Loss on drying, In-vitro Diffusion Study. Conclusion: The dosage forms are enhancing topical drug delivery of natural drugs for various topical problem. Top Keywords Topical drug delivery system, Epidermis, Emulgel, Emulsion, Gels. Top |