Buccoadhesive tablets of Metclopramide Hydrochloride were fabricated with objective of avoiding extensive first pass metabolism and to prolong its duration of action with reduction in dosing frequency. The mucoadhesive polymers used in the formulations were Carbopol 934P, Chitosan, HPMC K4M and HPMC K15M. Tablets were prepared by direct compression method using polymer in different ratios. The ...

Insomnia is becoming increasingly prevalent in the world general population. Therapies used by patients include over-the-counter therapies, herbal and dietary supplements, and pharmacological or nonpharmacological treatments. Among these, zolpidem is a pharmacological treatment popularly used for insomnia. Zolpidem is well tolerated and especially efficacious for initiation of sleep, and theref...

       In recent decades, most of researchers in pharmaceutical preparations have focused increasingly on new formulations that control the site and amount of drug delivery. Mucoadhesive dosage forms are available for systemic or local treatment. The mucoadhesive dosage forms are introduced in various forms such as tablets, gels, ointments, patches and polymeric films. For buccal wound and inju...