Formulation and Evaluation of Basic Parameters and Stability Check for Pain Balm Containing Paracetamol

Author(s): *Chatur Vibhavari M, Ghode Shweta P, Choudhari Pooja and Deshmane Jagdish

Abstract: Cosmetics have great demand since ancient time. Now a days, a focus has been shifted more towards derived cosmetic products. Not only cosmetic products, but also to the skin products due to their ease of application. Among all dermal drug delivery products, pain balm formulations are preferably used so as to get the faster local effect. The main aim of the present work was to formulate a pain balm containing paracetamol, a drug used in the treatment for relief of mild to moderate pain such as headache, toothache, backache etc.(1) The paracetamol is considered to be safe at recommended dosage.(2) Hence, in the current study the main focus was on the development of a pain balm using paracetamol so as to know the physical compatibility as well as the stability of the drug in the balm formulation and then to evaluate it with the basic primary characteristics. Also, it was formulated with the intension of using it locally to get the pain relief from cracked heals as well as cracked lips. Formulation of pain balm was done using simple base, oils, natural colour and flavoring agents and then can be evaluated for their resistance to temperature variations, pleasant flavor, and soothes the skin during application. Formulated pain balm was then evaluated for the very basic parameters. (3)

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