Tag: Topical drug delivery

Despite their enhanced ability to deliver poorly water-soluble drugs topically, emulgels are not without their limitations. Approximately 40% of new chemical entities are hydrophobic, making emulgels a promising solution for many medications, yet they still present significant disadvantages that can affect efficacy and patient safety.

Emulgels are a novel class of topical formulations that combine the properties of both emulsions and gels. The primary driver for their development was overcoming the significant limitation of traditional gels, namely their inability to effectively deliver poorly water-soluble, or hydrophobic, drugs. This hybrid approach offers a powerful solution for enhanced therapeutic outcomes across dermatology, pain management, and more.