Research Article

Development of Topical Niosomal Gel of Benzoyl Peroxide

Table 4

Table reflects data of optimization of speed of rotation, intensity of vacuum, temperature, and annealing time.

Formulation codeSpeed of rotation (rpm)Intensity of vacuum (mmHg)Temperature
(°C)
Annealing time (Hour)Percentage drug Entrapments ± %SDAverage particle size ± %SD

NF2150 (−1)20 (−1)60 (−1)1 (−1)92.16% (±2.43)4.78 (±0.09)
NF2275 (+1)25 (+1)60 (−1)1 (−1)79.67% (±1.27)6.67 (±0.22)
NF2375 (+1)20 (−1)70 (+1)1 (−1)80.11% (±3.31)7.81 (±0.32)
NF2475 (+1)20 (−1)60 (−1)2 (+1)89.55% (±3.90)2.43 (±0.03)
NF2550 (−1)25 (+1)70 (+1)1 (−1)77.34% (±2.88)5.66 (±0.11)
NF2650 (−1)25 (+1)60 (−1)2 (+1)81.14% (±2.11)5.22 (±0.14)
NF2770 (−1)20 (−1)70 (+1)2 (+1)80.12% (±3.78)4.06 (±0.16)
NF2875 (+1)25 (+1)70 (+1)2 (+1)75.54% (±2.21)4.43 (±0.13)

𝑛 = 3 ; batch NF21 was taken and optimized for the abovementioned variables.