Spray Bandage Of Curcumin

Abstract

To formulate Spray Bandage to get good protective and therapeutic activities for a longer duration of time and form film which act as a protective barrier for open wound or another tropical disease. It is easy to use and apply by spraying directly on the affected area. It forms film within a few seconds and has good patient compliance. Curcumin is useful in various activities such as anti-tumor, antioxidant, anti-arthritic, anti-amyloid, anti-inflammatory, bacterial infections, wound healing, and tissue repairing. Curcumin has low GI stability hence it is given through a topical drug delivery system for sustained release of the drug. In the formulation, HPMC is a polymer used along with eudragit RS 100, it does not affect the normal perspiration mechanism of the skin, therefore, it improves the hydration of the skin and helps in the penetration of the drug.