Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis and Drug Research ISSN: 3108-0839 (Online)

Authors:- Faiz Ahmed, Zeenath Nasarudheen

Abstract:- Gels are the preferred dosage forms for topical medication administration in the modern era, although they are not appropriate for hydrophobic medicines. An emulsion-based method is being developed to address the constraints of gels as a dosage form for hydrophobic medicines. When gels and emulsions are mixed, the dosage form is known as "emulgel." A barrier to both hydrophilic and hydrophobic substances is formed by the mixture of hydrophilic cornified cells in hydrophobic intercellular material. Polymers can act as emulsifiers and thickeners because their gelling capacity allows for the formation of stable emulsions by lowering surface and interfacial tension and increasing aqueous phase viscosity. Because different permeability enhancers can increase the impact, emulgels can be employed as superior topical drug delivery methods compared to traditional systems. Emulgels can be used in the formulation of analgesics, antibiotics, and antifungal medicines.

Keywords:- Polymers, Emulsifier, Emulgels, Topical drug delivery, Thickener.