Mucoadhesive Hydrogel Films of Econazole Nitrate: Formulation and Optimization Using Factorial Design

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Journal of Drug Delivery

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Figure 15: Mucoadhesive Hydrogel Films of Econazole Nitrate: Formulation and Optimization Using Factorial Design 