Journal of Pharmaceutical Care & Health Systems
Open Access
ISSN: 2376-0419
ISSN: 2376-0419
Department of Pharmacology, Abhinav Education Society’s College of Pharmacy, Pune, India
Research Article
Formulation and Antibacterial Evaluation of Acmella olaracea (Akarkara) Gummies Used for Toothache
Author(s): Sudha A. Nerlekar*, Utkarsha S. Gundeti, Anmol P. Nikambe, Shraddha R. Ghule and Diksha Suryawanshi
Medicated gummies is of the innovative novel dosage forms that, will have a significant impact on the pharmaceutical industry. Dental disorders are more common in children and adult also. In Ayurveda, Acmella oleracea has mentioned as plant for toothache, it also has immune-modulating, antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-septic, analgesic, antiinflammatory, insecticidal, and anesthetic properties. The current research work base on formulation and antibacterial evaluation of Acmella oleracea gummies. The type and concentration of gelling agent used in this study was investigated in relation to the physical characteristics of the chewable gummy tablets, including their visual appearance, weight variation, tablet dimension, swelling ratio, and texture profile (hardness, chewiness and gumminess). antibacterial activity of gummies was evaluated against dental common bacteria.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2376-0419.25.12.380