Abstract

A drug delivery system enables the introduction of a therapeutic substance in the body and improves its efficacy and safety by controlling the rate, time and place of release of drug in the body .One of these includes topical preparations. These are used for localized effect at the site of their application [3, 4] A new method approached in TDDS is microsponge. Microsponge drug delivery system is a patented, higher cross linked porous, polymeric microsponge that can entrap wide range of activities and release them with desired rate [3, 4] . With lots of synthetic and inorganic drugs used in the market for treatment of various diseases; natural drugs have also gained appreciation and still has high market demand even today. Natural drug helps by reducing toxicity and any adverse drug effects and thus adding for better pharmacological effect. Curcumin which is active ingredient obtained from the powdered dry rhizomes of the plant Curcuma longa (which is commonly called turmeric). It is widely used as a colouring agent, medicinal agent and as a spice in many food items. It also can be used for treatment for conditions ranging from flatulence, jaundice, hepatitis, pains and haemorrhage [5]. An approach is being made in combining the old tradition with the new technology to gain more appreciation in the market. This leads to the formulation of “Gel Loaded Turmeric Microsponge” as a Novel Drug Delivery.

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