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JOURNAL OF PHARMACOLOGY AND BIOMEDICINE
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Dr.Richa Mishra Online ISSN
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J. Pharmacol. Biomed
ABSTRACT

This review explores advancements in drug delivery systems, focusing specially on Nanoemulsions as a solution to the limita- tions of conventional methods. nanoemulusions, defined as stable emulsions with nano-sized particles, are engineered to improve the delivery of active pharmaceuticals ingredient. These systems achieve stability through the use of surfactants and co-surfactants to combine two unmixable liquids. Nanoemulusions typically have droplet sizes ranging from 20 to 200nm, distinguishing them from conventional emulsions based on particle size and shape in the continuous phase. The review provides an overview of nanoemul- sion preparation techniques, various applications.

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Keywords: Nanoemulsion, Drug delivery, Surfactants, Co-surfactants, High pressure homogenization

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