Volume 6

July-September 2014

Microsponges: An overview

Hussain Hamid, Juyal Divya, Dhyani Archana

Abstract: 
Microsponge and Nanosponge delivery System was originally developed for topical delivery of drugs can also be used for controlled oral delivery of drugs using water soluble and bioerodible polymers. Microsponge delivery system (MDS) can entrap wide range of drugs and then release them onto the skin over a time by diffusion mechanism to the skin. It is a unique technology for the controlled release of topical agents and consists of nano or micro porous beads loaded with active agent and also use for oral delivery of drugs using bioerodible polymers.

Keywords: Microsponge Drelivery System (MDS), Nanosponge, Bioerodible.