Successfully Improving Ocular Drug Delivery Using the Cationic Nanoemulsion, Novasorb

Table 3

Excipients which can be used in an ophthalmic emulsion.

Function	Excipients
Osmotic agents	Mannitol, glycerol, sorbitol, propylene glycol, dextrose
Oils	Medium chain triglycerides, mineral oil, vegetal oil such a castor oil
Cationic agents	Benzalkonium chloride, cetylpyridinium chloride, cetrimide, benzethonium chloride
Surfactants	Polysorbates, cremophors, poloxamers, tyloxapol, vitamin E-TPGS
Buffers, salts, and anions	To be avoided if possible
Water	Water for injections
Others	Viscosifying agents: preferably neutral Preservatives: preferably nonionic and hydrophilic