Fast-Dissolving Drug Delivery System

1. DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEM
A fast-dissolving drug delivery system, in most cases, is a tablet that dissolves or disintegrates in the oral cavity without the need for water or chewing. Most fast dissolving delivery system films must include substances to mask the taste of the active ingredient. This masked active ingredient is then swallowed by the patient’s saliva along with the soluble and insoluble excipients. Improved patient compliance is a primary benefit of the fast-dissolving drug delivery systems. Other benefits of fast-dissolving tablet systems include ease of swallowing, no water necessary for administration, and accuracy of dosage. The main difference between the Quick-Dis™ drug delivery system and most conventional fast dissolving dosage form is …show more content…
Rather, the Quick-Dis™ drug delivery system is a thin film that alleviates the fear of swallowing and the risk of choking commonly associated with a conventional tablet. This fast-dissolving action is primarily due to the large surface area of the film, which wets quickly when exposed to the moist oral environment. These additional, superior benefits allow patients to take their medication anytime and anyplace under all circumstances. The Quick-Dis™ drug delivery system offers a giant leap forward in drug administration by providing a new and easy way of taking medication. Many fast-dissolving tablets are soft, friable or brittle (such as the lyophilized dosage forms) and often require specialized and expensive packaging and processing. These tablets are either very porous or inherently soft-molded matrices or tablets compacted at very low compression forces in order to maximize tablet porosity and minimize oral dissolution or disintegration time. Quick-Dis™ however, comprises a tough, solid, soft, flexible film and does not require special packaging. It is thin and can be carried in a