Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences by Subject "Formulation"

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    • Essential fatty acids as transdermal penetration enhancers 

      Van Zyl, Lindi; Du Preez, Jan; Gerber, Minja; Du Plessis, Jeanetta; Viljoen, Joe (Elsevier, 2016)
      The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of different penetration enhancers, containing essential fatty acids (EFAs), on the transdermal delivery of flurbiprofen. Evening primrose oil (EPO), vitamin F and Pheroid™ ...

    • Optimised transdermal delivery of pravastatin 

      Burger, Cornel; Gerber, Minja; Du Preez, Jan L.; Du Plessis, Jeanetta (Elsevier, 2015)
      Wiechers’ programme “Formulating for Efficacy” initiated a new strategy to optimise the oil phase of topical formulations in order to achieve optimal transdermal drug delivery. This new approach uses the “Delivery Gap ...

    • Physical stability and clinical efficacy of Crocodylus niloticus oil lotion 

      Venter, Telanie; Fox, Lizelle Trifena; Gerber, Minja; Du Preez, Jan L.; Van Zyl, Sterna; Boneschans, Banie; Du Plessis, Jeanetta (Elsevier, 2016)
      The stability and the anti-ageing, skin hydrating and anti-erythema effects of a commercialized Crocodylus niloticus oil lotion was determined. The lotion was stored at controlled conditions over six months during which ...