Abstract
The objective of the present study was to formulate fluconazole transdermal spray for obtaining modified drug transport using eutectic mixture, ethyl cellulose, polyethylene oxide and alcohol. The formulated products were characterized. The selection of the optimized batch was done considering the results of drug transport in the first hour, the time required for 90% drug transport, viscosity and spray angle of the formulations. The inclusion of eutectic mixture, consisting of equal parts of camphor and menthol, showed improved drug transport through rat skin. The optimized batch exhibited larger mean zone of inhibition (antifungal activity), efficient in vivo activity and short term stability.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Administration, Cutaneous
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Adult
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Animals
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Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage*
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Antifungal Agents / pharmacokinetics
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Antifungal Agents / pharmacology
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Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use*
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Camphor / administration & dosage
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Camphor / chemistry
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Candida albicans / drug effects
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Cellulose / administration & dosage
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Cellulose / analogs & derivatives
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Cellulose / chemistry
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Drug Delivery Systems / instrumentation*
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Drug Delivery Systems / methods
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Drug Stability
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Equipment Design
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Fluconazole / administration & dosage*
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Fluconazole / pharmacokinetics
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Fluconazole / pharmacology
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Fluconazole / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Menthol / administration & dosage
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Menthol / chemistry
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Middle Aged
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Polyethylene Glycols / administration & dosage
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Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry
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Rats
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Skin Absorption
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Tinea / drug therapy*
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Tinea / pathology
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Young Adult
Substances
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Antifungal Agents
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Menthol
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Polyethylene Glycols
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Camphor
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ethyl cellulose
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Fluconazole
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Cellulose