European Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences

AN UPDATED REVIEW ON MEDICATED GUM AS A POTENTIAL TOOL FOR NOVEL DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM

Swati N. Lade*, Satish Kosalge, Devender Sharma, Sushil Burle and Umesh Telrandhe

ABSTRACT

In the modern years scientific and technological advancements have been made in the research and development of oral drug delivery system. Such researches show significance of oral route amongst patients. We have reviewed all the features related with medicated chewing gum as a recent drug delivery by introducing the advantages and disadvantages, methods of manufacturing, composition differences, evaluation tests, factors affecting release of active ingredient and pharmaceutical significance of medicated chewing gums. Acceptance of medicated chewing gum has been augmented through years. Medicated chewing gum delivery system is suitable, easy to administer - everyplace, anytime and is pleasantly tasting making it patient acceptable. The advantages and therapeutic benefits of chewing gum support its development as we can see new formulations with new drugs contained have been produced from past and are going to find a place in market by formulation of novel medicated chewing gums.

Keywords: Medicated chewing gum, oral drug delivery, patient compliance.