Formulation and evaluation of povidone iodine liquid Anti-dandruff shampoo
Journal Title: Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research - Year 2009, Vol 1, Issue 3
Abstract
Medicated shampoos are recommended for the control and correction of dandruff. Today a number of medicated dandruff shampoos enjoy a reputation for appreciable effectiveness. The abnormal conditions of the scalp, by an increase in growth of bacteria and fungi, the predominating species being staphylococcus and pityrosporum ovale. Povidone iodine is an iodophor complex of iodine is continually delivered. The different concentration of dioctyl sodium sulfo succinate(20%),sodium lauryl sulphate (9%) along with(4%) of povidone iodine formulation were prepared and evaluated for foam, foam stability, cleaning action, wetting action, conditioning action,viscosity,microbial test, eye irritancy test, available iodine. the concentration rang of povidone iodine 66 ppm to 2500ppm kill the staphylococcus with in 15 -180 second.
Authors and Affiliations
Jayaraj Kumar K. , Jayachandran E. , Gridhar B. , Rahul Nair , Jayakandan M. , Kathiravan M. , Srinivas G,M.
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