A Recent Review on Film Forming Topical Formulation

Film forming  topical formulation is solutions / sprays , gels , emulsion are a novel approach is as an alternative to the conventional dosage formed  used on the topically on skin , such as ointment , creams or patches .The polymeric solution is an applied to the skin as a liquid and forms a transparent invisible film by solvent evaporation the aim of this review was to search for alternatives to the conventional dosage forms .it is a novel approach helpful in providing  sustained release drug delivery system with increase resistance time  ,reduce skin irritation , improve skin adhesion property , increase drug  release  and increase patient comfortability. Keywords: film  forming formulation , transdermal drug delivery ,evaluation parameter