1. Definition
2. Applications
3. Classification
4. Theory of emulsification
5. Stability of emulsion
6. Preservation of emulsion
7. Emulsion preparation
8. Nascent method
9. Dry gum
10. Wet gum
11. Incorporation of drugs into emulsion
12. Microemulsion
Emulsion
An emulsion is a thermodynamically unstable system consisting of at
least two immiscible liquid phases, one of which is dispersed as
globules in the other liquid phase, stabilized by the presence of an
emulsifying agent.
• O/W emulsion is
convenient for oral
dosing
• To cover unpleasant
taste
• To increase oral
absorption
• I.V. O/W, if oral o/w not
possible (RES uptake)
• External use (topical
A broad-spectrum antifungal agent
cream) administered orally to treat a
variety of fungal infections.
Emulsion types
Types
• Oil-in-water (o/w)
• Water-in-oil (w/o)
• Oil-in-water-in-oil (o/w/o)
• Water-in-oil-in-water (w/o/w)
• Addition of electrolyte
Addition of CaCl2 into o/w emulsion formed by sodium
stearate can be inverted to w/o.
• Increase bioavailability of
drugs poorly soluble in water
• Topical drug delivery systems
Preparation of nanoparticles from
microemulsion precursors