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Research Article

Formulation Design and Evaluation of Aceclofenac Nanogel for Topical Application

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Pages 767-778 | Received 15 Jun 2020, Accepted 05 Nov 2020, Published online: 23 Nov 2020
 

Abstract

Aim: The current study aimed to explore the feasibility of the nanoemulgel for the topical delivery of aceclofenac. Materials & methods: Solubility of drugs in the formulation systems was determined and aceclofenac nanoemulsion (NE) was prepared by high-pressure homogenization technique. Carbopol 940 was added as a gelling agent. Results & conclusion: The composition of optimized NE consist of labrafil along with triacetin as oil, tween 80 and cremophor EL in combination as a surfactant and transcutol HP along with PEG 400 and ethanol as cosurfactant. The droplet size of the NE was 141.1 ± 3.65 nm, with low polydispersity index and negative zeta potential. The aceclofenac–nanoemulgel was developed using carbopol 940 and exhibited excellent permeation in comparison to the marketed sample.

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The authors have no relevant affiliations or financial involvement with any organization or entity with a financial interest in or financial conflict with the subject matter or materials discussed in the manuscript. This includes employment, consultancies, honoraria, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, grants or patents received or pending, or royalties.

No writing assistance was utilized in the production of this manuscript.

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