A study on antifungal hydrogel for topical drug delivery of clotrimazole

Abstract

Hydrogels have the advantage over the conventional dosage forms for the topical delivery of antifungal drugs owing to its better pharmaceutical properties and penetration of drug to deeper tissues of skin. The present study was conducted to develop an antifungal hydrogel of clotrimazole. The results from characterization of developed hydrogels suggests that this formulation can cave better patient compliance and good drug release.

Key words: Hydrogel, antifungal, topical, clotrimazole.