DESIGN AND FABRICATION OF MEDICATED CHOCOLATE FORMULATION BY CHOCOLATE DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM

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  • Reddy Sunil S. V. S. Group of Institutions, S. V. S. School of Pharmacy, Bheemaram, Warangal, Telangana State. India
  • K. Mounika St. Peter’s College of Pharmacy, Madikonda, Kazipet, Hanamkonda. Telangana State India
  • A. Venkatesham S. V. S. Group of Institutions, S. V. S. School of Pharmacy, Bheemaram, Warangal, Telangana State. India

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Chlorpheniramine Maleate##common.commaListSeparator## Chocolate##common.commaListSeparator## Medicated chocolate##common.commaListSeparator## In vitro drug release

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Objective: The objective of this study is to design and fabricate Chlorpheniramine Maleate chocolate formulation by chocolate drug delivery system. Chlorpheniramine Maleate binds to histamine H1 receptor. This blocks the action of endogenous histamine, which subsequently leads to temporary relief of negative symptoms brought on by histamine.

Methods: Chocolate is a range of products derived from cocoa (cacao), mixed with fat (i.e., cocoa butter) and finely powdered sugar to produce a solid confectionery. The medicated chocolate formulation is widely used for pediatric administration and increases patient compliance. Chlorpheniramine Maleate chocolate formulation is prepared to improve patient compliance. Chocolates were formulated (F1-F3) with a total fat of 25-35 % (w/w) from cocoa liquor and cocoa butter with more than 34% total cocoa, composition as specified for dark chocolate, lecithin, sweetening agents.

Results: The prepared chocolate formulations were evaluated for general appearance, drug content, In vitro drug release and DSC and FTIR, moisture content and blooming tests. F1 formulation releases complete drug within 60 min.

Conclusion: The results indicate that the formulation has no drug excipient interactions and there was no degradation in drug, it is stable during chocolate formulation preparation.

 

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21-09-2017

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