Overview of Emulgel as Emergent Topical Delivery: Recent Applications and Advancement

Abstract

Emulgel is an emerging delivery system with added advantages over other topical delivery systems which is proven to be boon for cosmetics and dermatology. Emulgels are emulsion which is converted to Gel, which will make it a non greasy and enhances patient compliance. The amalgamation of the two systems would be advantages in term of high drug loading capacity and low skin irritation, site specific targeting avoiding first-pass metabolism and increase in bioavailability. Work carried out by researchers proved that, Emulgel/ Nanoemulgel loaded with drugs has been found effective in many topical disorders and it is emerging as potential drug delivery system in area of dermatology. In the present review current research works that carried out on Emulgel and nano emulgels are discussed and also highlighted the recent applications of Emulgel in transdermal as well as dental, ocular, vaginal, and other delivery system.

The Expanding Scope of Emulgels: Formulation, Evaluation and Medical Uses

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“…There is immense scope for improving emulgel formulations by developing better emulsification techniques, identify-ing newer gelling agents, permeation enhancers and solubilizers. Combining emulgels with nanotechnology, micro-emulsions and hydrogels can generate synergistic formulations with enhanced effectiveness [17]. With growing research on preparation, characterization, applications and optimization of emulgel systems, these plat-forms are poised to make significant improvements in topical, parenteral and oral delivery of drugs and cosmetics.…”