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2 articles for “Fast dissolving films”
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Fast Dissolving Oral Thin Films: A Review
Abstract: Fast-dissolving oral thin films (FDOFs) represent a significant advancement in drug delivery technology, offering advantages over traditional solid dosage forms, especially for patients with swallowing difficulties. FDOFs dissolve rapidly in the mouth, releasing the active ingredient without the need for water or chewing. They have picked up ubiquity due to their comfort, taste veiling capabilities, and progressed persistent compliance. Ideal drugs for FDOFs should possess characteristics such as solubility, stability, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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A Review on: Oral Thin Films: A New Approach to Effective and Easy Drug Delivery
Abstract: Oral Thin Film (OTF) is an advance drug delivery system in which drug is incorporated into dissolvable strip and place in oral cavity for rapid absorption. OTF is useful for patient such as pediatric and geriatric who have difficulty swallowing pills. It provides rapid action, precise dosage and improved bioavailability. OTFs consist of fast-dissolving films, extended-release films, and mucoadhesive films for various therapeutic applications. The manufacturing processes of OTFs such …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 22–41 Read article