Development and characterization silver nitrate nanoparticles gel containing benzoyl peroxide for the treatment of acne Ahmad Riyaz, Quazi Jaza, Ahmad Wajid*, Thakre Vishal, Rai Vicky Department of Pharmaceutics, Ankara University - Emniyet, Dögol Cd., 0600 Yenimahalle/Ankara, Turkey *Corresponding Author E-mail: wajidahmad806@gmail.com
Online Published on 26 April, 2024. Abstract Acne is a type of skin infection. It usually happens during puberty, when the sebaceous (oil) glands begin to function. Androgens are produced by the male and female adrenal glands and stimulate the glands. Acne vulgaris is a type of acne that means "common acne." It is a skin infection caused by sebaceous gland changes. The red colour is caused by skin inflammation caused by infection in the skin. Acne is a general skin condition that is associated with pimples and is common among teenagers. An anti-acne gel of Benzoyl peroxide containing silver nanoparticle was prepared using carbopol as a polymer and water as a solvent, and then incorporated into a topical gel using a magnetic stirrer. The product was checked for its physicochemical properties. The prepared gel’s pH, spread ability, drug content, viscosity, drug release, and antibacterial activity were statistically optimized and evaluated. The antibacterial and anti-acne activities of the various formulations were checked and compared with commercially available formulations using a modified agar well diffusion method for Staphylococcus aureus cultures. Prepared topical gel of Benzoyl peroxide was shown the pH range 5 to 6, viscosity 434±36.56 to 651±41.43 cp, spread ability range 15.29 to 24. 51g.cm/sec, zone of inhibition ranges 12.23 to 21.65mm, drug content ranges 91.26±0.74 to 98.74±0.63%, the drug release of gel formulation was after 12 hour was 80.74 to 71.52. The preparation of silver nanoparticles and incorporation into the Benzoyl peroxide-containing gel were done successfully. Various evaluations, i.e., the physiochemical analysis, spread ability, viscosity, drug content, drug release, and antibacterial study were done. This study demonstrates that the gel has a good texture, is easily spreadable, has high bioavailability, and is effective in treating acne. Top Keywords Staphylococcus aureus, Silver Nanoparticles, Acne Gel, Benzoyl peroxide, Silver Colloidal. Top |