Abstract:

A review on the use of microemulsions as drug and nutraceutical delivery vehicles. Some of the major concepts related to the formation of microemulsions in general, and in particular, the formation of a new U-type microemulsion that is fully dilutable and of high solubilization capacity are summarized. Applications of microemulsions as delivery systems for drugs and nutraceuticals are discussed, with emphasis on recent progress in the U-type microemulsions as delivery systems of poorly water-sol. drugs and nutraceuticals. [on SciFinder(R)]