Browsing Health Sciences by Subject "Transdermal"
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The effect of selected natural oils on the permeation of flurbiprofen through human skin
(North-West University, 2012)In pharmaceutical sciences, topical delivery is a transport process of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) from a formulated dosage form to the target site of action. For most topical delivery systems, the skin ... -
Formulation, characterisation and topical delivery of salicylic acid containing whey–protein stabilised emulsions
(2014)Emulsions are widely used as topical formulations in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry. They are thermodynamically unstable and require emulsifiers to stabilize them physically. A literature survey has revealed that ... -
The implementation of the delivery gap principle to develop an effective transdermal delivery system for caffeine
(2013)Caffeine is frequently used in cosmetics due to its well-characterised skin permeation properties and is widely incorporated in cosmetic-related products intended for skin (Samah & Heard, 2013:631). Despite its polar ... -
Topical delivery of clofazimine, artemisone and decoquinate utilizing vesicles as carrier system
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2018)Artemisone, clofazimine and decoquinate are part of the MALTBRedox MRC South African University Flagship Projects, which focus on oxidant-redox drug combinations for the treatment of tuberculosis and a few other diseases. ... -
Transdermal delivery of 5-Fluorouracil with PheroidTM technology
(North-West University, 2008)5-Fluorouracil (5FU) is a pyrimidine analogue, indicated for the therapy of proliferative skin diseases such as actinic keratosis (AK), superficial basal cell carcinoma and psoriasis. It has also been used for the treatment ... -
The use of grapeseed oil emulsions for the transdermal delivery of selected statins
(North-West University (South-Africa), 2020)Statins are used for the medical treatment of hypercholesterolemia, but after oral administration, it may cause gastro-intestinal disturbances and first-pass hepatic metabolism may decrease the bioavailability. Hence, the ...