Fast dissolving films

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• Published Subscription Review Article 15 Apr 2024

  Fast Dissolving Oral Thin Films: A Review

  By Chenna M Shalini, Asireddy Sathvika Reddy, Vallarapu Nanda Krishna Veni, Madhira Jayaprakash, Rama Rao T

  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 →