Emulgel: A dual release system for hydrophobic drug delivery

Emulgel is NDDS that is in recent light for its capacity to deliver hydrophobic drugs. In a topical drug delivery system, the most important task is to pass the drug through the barrier and the proper diffusion of the drug in the skin. Emulgel is made up of emulsion and gel where emulsion helps in the delivery of hydrophobic drugs while gel gives proper diffusion, spread ability and improves the stability of an emulsion. It’s a dual release system in which the emulsion is jellified by gelling agents giving us characteristics of both emulsion and gel along with improved patient compliance. In the following review, we will discuss about the emulgel and its types along with its method of preparation, evaluation and applications in a comprehensive way.