The influence of hyaluronan addition on thickness, weight, uniformity of mass and water content of mucoadhesive films

Ceska Slov Farm. 2016 Summer;65(3):94-98.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium / analysis
  • Hyaluronic Acid / chemistry*
  • Mouth Mucosa / chemistry*
  • Solvents
  • Water / analysis

Substances

  • Solvents
  • Water
  • Hyaluronic Acid
  • Carboxymethylcellulose Sodium