A SHORT REVIEW ON FAST DISSOLVING ORAL FILMS

Author(s): S.Swati*, M.Deepthi1, K.Sowjanya, Sk.Shaheda sulthana, S.Jyosthna and Y.Jyothi priya

Abstract: Fast dissolving drug delivery system was initially developed in late 1970s as an alternative conventional oral dosage forms like tablets,capsules and syrups for paediatric and geriatric patients who experience difficulties in swallowing of traditional oral dosage forms.For this purpose,a variety of orally disintegrating tablet formats were commercialized .In recent times fast dissolving oral thin films gain importance because of its wide benefis ,Most of these products were designed to dissolve in less than one minute when exposed to saliva to form solution that could then be more easily swallowed.In the present review the classification of fast dissolving films and the role of formulation factors along with the evaluation parameters have been discussed.Now a days these are proven and accepted technology for the systemic delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients for over the counter medications and are in the early to mid-development stages for prescription drugs.

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