A SHORT REVIEW ON ADVANCEMENT IN FAST DISSOLVING ORAL THIN FILMS

The pharmaceutical industry is pursuing the development of thin films as a novel method drug administration. Thin an alternative to standard dosage forms have been described. They are very adaptable platform capable producing immediate, local, or systemic effects. Additionally, these systems self-administered, which advantageous for patients with dysphagia, elderly, pediatric, bedridden and those who cannot administer water. film delivery methods available oral, buccal, sublingual, ophthalmic, transdermal This review explores oral in all their elements from contemporary standpoint provides insight into world's expanding market share due expansion study areas technical advancements. Simultaneously, it presents overview essential parameters that affect formulation design affects films, including thin-film design, anatomical physiological constraints, selection suitable manufacturing processes, characterization methodologies, physicochemical properties polymers drugs covered this section. onto most recent thin-films produced by various companies. KEYWORDS: Fast dissolving patient compliance, buccal,sublingual.