MOUTH DISSOLVING DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM: AN OVERVIEW

Hanwate R.M. 1*, Dehghan M.H. 2, Saifee Maria2

ABSTRACT

The objective of this paper is to review the information about the mouth dissolving tablets. Among the different novel drug delivery systems the fast dissolving drug delivery system is rapidly gaining interest in pharmaceutical Industry. Mouth dissolving tablets were developed as an alternative to conventional tablet, capsule and syrups. These dissolve or disintegrate within a minute, without needing water or chewing and enhance the potential for improved compliance in pediatrics and geriatric patients, who have difficulty in swallowing tablets or liquids. In the present review, an account of various formulation considerations, methods of preparations, applications and evaluation parameters of the fast dissolving tablets is compiled.

Keywords: mouth dissolving tablets, moulding, Easy swell,