Innovations in Chewable Formulations: The Novelty and Applications of 3D Printing in Drug Product Design.

ABSTRACT: Since their introduction, chewable dosage forms have gained traction due to their ability to facilitate swallowing, especially in paediatric, geriatric and dysphagia patients. Their benefits stretch beyond human use to also include veterinary applications, improving administration and palatability in different animal species. Despite their advantages, current chewable formulations do not account for individualised dosing and palatability preferences. In light of this, three-dimensional (3D) printing, and in particular the semi-solid extrusion technology, has been suggested as a novel manufacturing method for producing customised chewable dosage forms. This advanced approach offers flexibility for selecting patient-specific doses, excipients, and organoleptic properties, which are critical

SUBMITTER: Rodriguez-Pombo L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9412656 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature