Presented by
P. SAI SAHITHI(Reg. No. 14421S0303)
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A REVIEW ON FAST DISSOLVING ORAL THIN FILMS
Under the esteemed guidance of
Dr. J. SundaraseelanM.Pharm., Ph.D.
Professor and HeadDepartment of Pharmaceutics
JAWAHARLAL NEHRU TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ANANTAPUR
SRI PADMAVATHI SCHOOL OF PHARMACY(Affiliated to J.N.T.U.A)
Mohan gardens, Vaishnavi Nagar, Tiruchanoor, Tirupati -517 503
MARCH-2015
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CONTENTS:- Introduction- Special Features- Overview of oral mucosa- Comparison between fast dissolving tablets and films- Mechanism- Classification- Properties- Advantages- Disadvantages- Formulation- Manufacturing methods- Evaluation- Conclusion- References
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INTRODUCTION:These are the solid dosage form which is a thin polymeric strip incorporating and delivering pharmaceutical active ingredients and once placed in the mouth dissolves in the short period of time without drinking water or chewing.
These are also called as • Oral thin films• Buccal films/strips• Oral strips.
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C ADHESIVE LAYER
INTERMEDIATE LAYER
BACKING LAYER
Contains APIOrAdhesion purpose only
Contains APIDrug dissolutionOrShielded between layers
PermanentOr Dissolvable
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SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Thin elegant film• Available in various sizes and shapes• Less fragile when compared to ODT• Excellent mucoadhesion• Dosage accuracy• Rapid release• Can be administered without water• Most acceptable dosage form for dysphagic patients
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OVER VIEW OF ORAL MUCOSA
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Comparison between fast dissolving tablets and films
Fast dissolving Tablets Fast dissolving Films
Lesser dissolution due to less surface area
Greater dissolution due to large surface area
Less durable as compared with oral films
Better durable than oral disintegrating tablets
Less patient compliance than films
More patient compliance
High dose can be incorporated Low dose can only be incorporated
It has fear of chocking No risk of chocking
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Mechanism:Oral thin film
Kept in mouth
Disintegrate into small particles by saliva
Through buccal cavity, pharynx, oesophagus provides better absorption
Quick onset of action - More bioavailability
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CLASSIFICATION OF ORAL THIN FILMS
Oral fast dissolving films are divided into three
sub types along with their properties.
1. Flash release
2. Mucoadhesive melt away wafers
3. Mucoadhesive sustained release
wafers
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PROPERTIES FLASH RELEASEMUCO-ADHESIVE MELT AWAY WAFERS
MUCO-ADHESIVE SUSTAINED WAFERS
Area(cm2) 2-8 2-7 2-4Thickness 20-70 50-500 50-250Structure Single layer
systemSingle or multilayer
Multilayer system
Excipients Soluble hydrophilic polymer
Soluble hydrophilic polymer
Low/non-soluble polymer
Drug phase Solid solution Solid solution or suspended solution
Suspension and/or solid solution
Dissolution 60 sec Few min Max 8-10 hrsApplication Tongue Gingival or buccal
regionGingival (other region in oral cavity)
PROPERTIES OF FILMS:
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ADVANTAGES:1. Improved oral absorption2. Faster onset of action3. Minimized first – pass effect4. Improved bio availability5. Accurate dosing6. No special training is required for administration7. Reduced gastrointestinal irritation
DISADVANTAGES:8. High dose can't be incorporated9. Drug unstable in buccal pH can’t be administrated10. Need special packing has they must be protected from
water11. Eating and drinking may be restricted.
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FORMULATION:A typical composition contains the following drug
Drug - 5% to 30% w/w
Water soluble polymer - 45% w/w
Plasticizers - 0 to 20%
Surfactants - quantity sufficient
Sweetening agents - 3 – 6%w/w
Saliva stimulating agent - 2 – 6%w/w
Colouring agents - quantity sufficient
Flavouring agents - quantity sufficient
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ACTIVE PHARMACEUTICAL INGRIDIENTS:(APIs): Varieties of APIs can delivery through FDOTF. It is always
useful to have micronized APIs which will improves the texture of the film and also for better dissolution and uniformity in the FDOTF. Eg: Rofecoxib, Ethothyline, Mesylate, Ontasetron, Caffeeine
HYDROPHILLIC POLYMERS :They impart the desired properties in to the film mainly
hydrophilic polymers are used in the preparation, as the film dissolves rapidly in oral cavity.Robustness of the film depends on type and the amount of polymer usedEg: Pullulan, Sodium Alginate, Pectin, Hydroxy propyl cellulose, HPMC
PLASTICIZERS:Helps to increase the flexibility of the film and reduces the
brittleness of the film.Eg: Glycerol, Propylene Glycol, Diethyl and Dibutyl phthalate, Castor oil
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SURFACTANTS:Used as wetting or dispersing agent.
Eg: Benzathonium chloride, tweens,sodium lauryl sulphate,polaxamer 407
SALIVA STIMULATING AGENTS:Used to increase the production of saliva that would aid in faster
disintegration of the film.Eg: Citric acid, Mallic acid, Lactic Acid
SWEETNING AGENTS:Generally sweeteners are used for the taste masking of bitter drugs.
Eg: Xylose, Ribose, Maltose, Dextrose, Fructose, Calcuim saccharine salt
FLAVOURING AGENTS:The acceptance of the oral disintegrating films depends on the
flavouring agent. The selection of flavour is dependent of the type of drug in corporated in the formulation.Eg: Peach, Vanilla, Wall nut, Chacolate, Mint, Rasberry, Peppermint oil, Spearmint oil, cinnamon oil
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MANUFACTURING METHODS
These are the various methods:
Solvent casting
Semisolid casting
Hot-melt extrusion
Rolling Solvent casting
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Solvent Casting MethodIn this method firstly water soluble ingredients are mixed in water to form a viscous solution.
API and remaining ingredients are dissolved in smallerAmount of solution.
Both the solutions are combined by using high shear Process.
Vacuum is used to remove the air entrapped
The solution formed is then cast as a film and pour The solution in a glass mould and allow the solution To dry in oven at 45 – 50˚C.
Then cut in to pieces of desired size
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SEMI SOLID CASTING METHOD
This method is preferred when acid insoluble polymers are used in the preparation of oral fast dissolving film.
Firstly solution of water soluble polymers is prepared
This solution is added to the solution of acid insoluble polymer
Plasticizer is added in appropriate amount so that a gel mask is formed
It is then casted in to the films or ribbons by using heat control drums.
The thickness of the film is about 0.038cm
Acid insoluble polymer and film forming polymer are used in the ratio of 1:4
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HOT MELT EXTRUSION METHODDrug is mixed with carrier in the solid form so that Granular material is formed
These granules are then dried and then introduced Into extruder.
The speed of the screw should be around 15rpm so that the granules reside inside the extruder for about 3-4 min.
The processing temperature should be 100˚C
The extrudate then pressed in to a cylindrical calendar to obtain a film
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ROLLING METHODIn this method firstly solutions or suspension of the drug is prepared
Either water or mixture of water and alcohol are mainly used
Suspension or solution containing drug is rolled on the carrier
Films are dried on the rollers and cut in to desired shapes and sizes
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EVALUATION1. MORPHOLOGY STUDY – Scanning electron microscope
2. THICKNESS - Micrometer screw gauge Digital vernier callipers
3. WEIGHT VARIATION (Load at failure * 100)
4. TENSILE STRENGTH - (Strip thickness * Strip width)
5. FOLDING ENDURANCE - A typical folding endurance for a film is
100 – 1506. PERCENTAGE ELONGATION -
(Increase in length of strip / initial length of strip) * 100
7. SWELLING PROPERTY - (Wt – W0) / W0
8. SURFACE pH OF FILM
9. MOISTURE CONTENT10. DISINTEGRATION TIME - Typical disintegration time for
film is 30s
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CONCLUSIONThe brief review on oral films concludes with the note that they are considered as a most promising and important drug delivery system because of their rapid disintegration include dissolution properties especially with pediatrics and geriatrics patients. Even though most of the formulations today are developed as ODTs, oral films has gained more popularity because of their easy portability, improved patient compliance and easy of administration. They can be applied by both oral and buccal routes. apart from being used as medicament films(local anesthetic ,vitamins supplements and cold allergy remedies).they can also be used for refreshing the breath.This techonology is growing in fast pece challenging most of the pharmaceutical companies to develop oral films for a wide range of active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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