Abstract:The aim of this study was to develop a suitable clotrimazole (CLT)-loaded mucoadhesive vaginal gel (CLT-MVG) for topical applications in vaginal candidiasis. Ten CLT-MVG formulations were prepared, consisting of mixtures of acid polyacrylic (Carbopol 940) and polyethene oxides, Sentry Polyox WSRN 1105 or 750, according to an experimental D-optimal design, and CLT was suspended at a ratio of 1%. The prepared CLT-MVG formulations were studied in vitro, and the formulation containing Carbopol 940 0.89% combined w… Show more
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