Advantages | Disadvantages |
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1. It is a non-invasive drug delivery technique. | 1. It requires a high cost for production |
2. It enhances the penetration rate of actives. | 2. Chance of leakage and fusion of encapsulated active. |
3. Targeted drug delivery of hydrophilic and lipophilic drugs is possible. | |
4. More patient compliance (cream/gel). | 3. Invasome containing phospholipids may get oxidized/hydrolyzed and affect the stability of vesicles. |
5. Invasome contains non-toxic excipients. |