Xanthan Gum as a Carrier for Controlled Release of Drugs

Abstract

Systems based on xanthan gum matrix containing 1%, 2% and 5% salicylic acid were prepared and studied as controlled release devices. Swelling of the matrix in distilled water and buffer solutions showed that the ionic strength of the liquid has a strong effect on the sorptive properties of the matrix. From the release experiments, conductedin distilled water at 37±0.5°C, it was found that the drug delivery process was accomplished within the first 10 hours after immersion and salicylic acid was always released via a non-Fickian transport. The phenomenon can be described by a release exponent (n) in the area of 0.77 independently of the initial concentration of salicylic acid in the xanthan matrix. These results can be interpreted taking into consideration the dimensional and physical changes of the polymeric matrix during swelling.

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controlled release biopolymers xanthan gum polymeric drug carriers swelling salicylic acid

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