Nanosponge Fortified Ciclopirox-Olamine for Antifungal Efficacy withImproved Topical Delivery
The formulated CPO-loaded NS gels exhibit enhanced solubility, stability, and sustained drug release, significantly improving topical drug delivery with exceptional therapeutic efficacy. This novel approach underscores the potential of NSs for efficient and targeted medication delivery in both the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries. Furthermore, their effective preparation method, excellent physicochemical properties, and antifungal activity make NSs a promising strategy for the oral delivery of poorly soluble drugs. The fungal skin infections are generally not serious but can be uncomfortable and persistent. With proper hygiene and appropriate treatment, most infections can be effectively managed. Therefore, understanding the types of fungi involved and recognizing symptoms early with an effective delivery system can lead to quicker recovery and reoccurrences. The development of CPOloaded NS represents a promising advancement in topical antifungal therapy. By improving drug delivery and efficacy, this innovative formulation could significantly enhance treatment outcomes for patients suffering from fungal infections. Further, clinical studies will be essential to validate these findings and explore potential applications in broader dermatological contexts.
Authors
- Megha Gupta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5591-0915)
- Pankaj Dixit (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1334-8837)
- Sheetal Mane
- Kuldeep Vinchurkar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3572-0983)
- Pooja V. Nagime (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3706-744X)
- Dinesh Kumar Mishra (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4624-3978)
- Sudarshan Singh
Institutions
- Prince of Songkla University (TH)
- Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya (IN)
- Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya (IN)
- Indian Institute of Management Indore (IN)
- Chiang Mai University (TH)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology
- Published
- 2025-05-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2174/0122117385363568250417003059
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Nail Diseases and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.13