Oral route is the most preferred route of drug administration for systemic effect. About 60% of all the formulations are solid dosage form, among this, tablets are the preferred due to ease of transportation, manufacturing and patient compliance. However, geriatric, pediatric and bedridden patient experience difficulties in swallowing the conventional oral dosage form. To overcome this problem oral fast dissolving films were developed. Oral strips are the new frontier of drug delivery technology that provides a very convenient means of taking medications and supplements, applicable both when systemic effect is required and local action in the mouth is desirable, such as local anesthetic for toothaches, oral ulcers, cold sores, or teething.
Download PDF:
