Amongst Oral Drug Delivery System, Orally disintegrating film Technology (ODFT) has gained much attention. The significant advantages of ODFT are it overcomes difficulty in swallowing of oral dosage forms for the administration to pediatric and geriatric population and it is an alternate platform for molecules that undergo first pass metabolism. Thus it shortens onset time, enhances bioavailability and reduces the probability of first pass side effect. The current review describes recent developments in the oral disintegrating films, which includes various techniques for preparation of film and evaluation of oral disintegrating films. This review highlights role and application of freeze drying technology in formulation of orally disintegrating films and evaluation parameters of ODF.
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