A REVIEW ON: MUCOADHESIVE BUCCAL PATCHES AN ADVANCE TECHNOLOGY FOR ORAL DRUG DELIVERY

Now-a-days mucoadhesive buccal patches are widely used in drug delivery system.It is very effective mode of administration of drug into a human body.It is used for both systemic and local application. It is a most easy and convenient route of administration. hence widely selected in drug delivery system.Mucous membrane is relatively permeable having a rich blood supply hence absorption of the drug takes place rapidly. To increase bioavailability of the drug mucoadhesive buccal patches are widely selected in drug delivery system. Film casting technique is the common technique for manufacture of buccal film. It is proven and accepted technology for the delivery of personal care products.

Keywords:Buccal patches,Film casting, Mucoadhesive patches, Recent advancements