Table 2 List of the microsponge-based drug delivery system marketed products
From: Microsponges: a breakthrough tool in pharmaceutical research
S. No. | Marketed product name | Ingredients | Manufacturer | Applications | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Ultra guard | Dimethicone | Scott Paper Company | This formulation can prevent rashes on the skin caused by diaper use; it is also hypoallergenic and contains skin protectants | |
2 | Salicylic peel 30 | 30% Salicylic acid | Biomedic | Removing dead skin cells without causing injury to healthy skin | |
3 | NeoBenz®Micro | Benzoyl peroxide/methyl methacrylate/glycol | Intendis Inc. Morristown NJ07962 USA | It has antibacterial effects and is also a keratolytic agent | |
4 | Retin-A-micro | 0.1% and 0.04% Tretinoin, methyl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate, base is of aqueous gel | Biomedic Sothys | Fine lines and wrinkles on the skin can be minimised, skin discolouration due to ageing can be decreased, and skin smoothness can be improved | |
5 | Salicylic Peel 20 | Salicylic acid 20% | Biophora | Improvement may be noted in the fine lines; acne and pigmentation are reduced | |
6 | Line eliminator DUAL RETINOL FACIAL TREATMENT | Vitamin A | Biophopra | Improvement in pigmentation and acne, as well as a reduction in fine wrinkles | |
7 | Dermalogica oil control lotion | Niacinamide, yeast extract, caffeine, zinc gluconate, biotin, enantia chlorantha bark extract, and salicylic acid | John and Ginger dermalogica skin care products | To reduce the greasy sheen on the skin's surface | |
8 | Carac cream | 0.5% Fluorouracil, 0.35% methyl methacrylate/glycol dimethacrylate cross-polymer and dimethicone | Avon | Reduces the appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and age-related discolouration of the skin | |
9 | EpiQuin Micro | Hydroquinone and retinol | SkinMedica Inc. | To minimise skin irritation, MDS gently distribute the medicine to the skin with continued exposure | |
10 | Retinol 15-night cream | Pure retinol and vitamin A | Sothys | Continuous use of Retinol 15-night cream results in visible improvements in wrinkles and fine lines reduction, apparent improvement in skin discolouration caused by ageing, and increased skin smoothness | |
11 | LactrexTM12% moisturising cream | 12% Lactic acid, ammonium lactate, water, and glycerine | SDR Pharmaceuticals Inc., Andover, NJ, USA, 07,821 | This microsponge preparation is easy to apply and delivers long-lasting skin moisturisation. The water and glycerine incorporated in the preparation serve to make the skin softer and to offer moisturisation to dry, flaky, and cracked skin |