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- Microsponge is a cross-linked particle system that can absorb drugs, similar to a sponge, and can be prepared using different methods.
- In this study, we utilized a quasi emulsion-solvent diffusion method, combining hydrophobic and hydrophilic polymers along with surfactants like Tween 80 and polyvinyl alcohol to create the formulations.
- Our findings demonstrate, for the first time, the successful and optimized formulation of microsponge with ketoprofen, exhibiting the desired pharmaceutical properties.
Article Abstract
Microsponge refers to a highly cross-linked particle system with a capacity to adsorb (like a dry sponge) pharmaceutical materials. There are various methods available to prepare microsponge formulations, in this study we used quasi emulsion-solvent diffusion method with a combination of hydrophobic (ethyl cellulose) and hydrophilic (hydroxypropyl methylcellulose) polymers mediated via Tween 80 and polyvinyl alcohol. Various ratios and amounts of the polymers and surfactants were used to prepare microsponge formulations using ketoprofen as a model drug and extensively characterised. Our results, for the first time, indicate successful and optimised formulation with desired pharmaceutical characteristics using a combination of hydrophobic and hydrophilic polymers.
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