OVERVIEW ON ORAL STRIP

Abstract

Oral films evolved over the past few years from the confection and oral care markets in the form of breath strips and became a novel and widely accepted form by consumers for delivering vitamins and personal care products. Oral drug delivery system is the successful delivery of the drug to the body; offer a convenient way of dosing medications. Oral dissolving film Technology (ODFTS) that can be administrated in the oral cavity for a shorter period of time with quick onset of action, which enhance the therapeutic action of drug. The methodologies used in the development of oral strip for pediatric and geriatric patient’s population, who are difficulty in swallowing larger dosage forms.ODFT offers an alternate platform for molecules that undergoes first pass metabolism. Our review article suggests that oral film can be the possible way to improve patient compliance and robustness.

KEY WORDS: Oral film, Solvent casting, Semisolid casting, hydrophilic polymer, Disintegration time.