The influence of hyaluronan addition on thickness, weight, uniformity of mass and water content of mucoadhesive films
Language English Country Czech Republic Media print
Document type Journal Article
PubMed
27854436
PII: 59514
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Hyaluronic Acid chemistry MeSH
- Solvents MeSH
- Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium analysis MeSH
- Mouth Mucosa chemistry MeSH
- Water analysis MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Names of Substances
- Hyaluronic Acid MeSH
- Solvents MeSH
- Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium MeSH
- Water MeSH
Characteristics of the buccal mucoadhesive films (film thickness, film weight, uniformity of mass and moisture content) prepared by solvent casting method were tested in this experimental study. The formulations consisted either of one mucoadhesive polymer (sodium hyaluronate of two different molecular weights and sodium carboxymethylcellulose) or combinations thereof. On the basis of the aforementioned tests, it was determined that water content was influenced by the molecular weight of sodium hyaluronate as well as by the ratio of mucoadhesive polymers in the composition. The composition of the films influences also other tested parameters.Key words: buccal mucoadhesive films solvent casting method sodium hyaluronate sodium carboxymethylcellulose water content.