Research Journal of Topical and Cosmetic Sciences
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 6
  • Issue: 1

Ethosomes: A Novel Approach for Transdermal and Topical Drug Delivery

  • Author:
  • Roohi Kesharwani1,, Dilip K. Patel2, Anupam Sachan1, Vikas Kumar2, Bhaskar Mazumdar3
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 15 to 20

1Dayanath Dinanath College Institute of Pharmacy, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India

2Faculty of Health Sciences, SHIATS, Naini, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

3Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, Assam, India

*Corresponding Author E-mail: roohi4mail@gmail.com

Online published on 30 July, 2015.

Abstract

In this article reviews various aspect of ethosomes including their mechanism of penetration, preparation, advantages, characterization, composition, preparation, application. These carriers open new challenges and opportunities for the development of novel improved therapies.

Keywords

Ethosomes, transdermal, vesicular carriers, ethanol, phospholipid