Formulation and evaluation of Adapalene-loaded  nanoparticulates for epidermal localization.
Adapalene (ADP), a topically administered antiacne drug, finds limitation due to poor penetration, limited localization, and associated incompatibility of photosensitization and skin irritation. To explicate an innovative and safe method for ADP administration and alleviating the associated limitations, solid lipid nanoparticles (SLN) of ADP have been fabricated and evaluated for efficacy in the present work. The SLN were prepared using pre-emulsion sonication method and incorporated into convenient topical dosage form, hydrogels. In vitro permeation studies of the hydrogels through HCS indicated gel containing ADP-SLN showed 2-fold more accumulation in skin layers as compared to conventional ADP gel. Rheological studies demonstrated ADP-SLN gel to possess pseudoplastic behavior, occlusion and hydration studies revealed permeation effectiveness of ADP-SLN gel over conventional ADP gel while primary skin irritation studies established safety of the ADP-SLN gel upon topical application. Hence, it was concluded that the studied ADP-SLN formulation with skin localizing ability may be a promising carrier for topical delivery of ADP.
Dept. of Pharmaceutics, AISSMS College of Pharmacy, Kennedy Road, Pune-01, India. mrbhalekar@gmail.com
Mangesh
M
Bhalekar
Prashant
P
Upadhaya
Ashwini
A
Madgulkar
D000068816:Adapalene / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000818:Animals; D003879:Dermatologic Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016503:Drug Delivery Systems; D004357:Drug Synergism; D004817:Epidermis / Q000187:drug effects; D006801:Humans; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry; D011817:Rabbits; D012869:Skin Absorption
D003879:Dermatologic Agents; D000068816:Adapalene