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Journal of Biomaterials Applications, Vol. 21, No. 1, 75-91 (2006) DOI: 10.1177/0885328206056312 Polyvinyl AlcoholGelatin Patches of Salicylic Acid: Preparation, Characterization and Drug Release StudiesMaterials Science Centre Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur 721 302, India
Materials Science Centre Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur 721 302, India; ajitbanthia2000{at}yahoo.co.in
Delhi Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences & Research Formerly College of Pharmacy, University of Delhi Pushp Vihar, New Delhi 110 017, India Polyvinyl alcoholgelatin patches were developed and salicylic acid was incorporated at different stages of preparation of the patches. The patches were characterized by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD), differential scanning calorimetry, tensile strength test, and scanning electron microscopy. The release patterns of the drug from the patches were also studied. The FTIR spectra of the blank patch indicated complete esterification of the free carboxylic groups of gelatin. The XRD studies indicated a crystalline form of the drug entrapped in the patches. Release of the drug from the patches followed Higuchian/Fickian kinetics indicating a diffusion-controlled release process.
Key Words: polyvinyl alcohol gelatin salicylic acid patch drug release
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