Research Article

The Influence of Formulation and Excipients on Propranolol Skin Permeation and Retention

Table 1

Semisolid formulations composition (% w/w).

ComponentOintment1Ointment2Cream1Cream2Gel

Propranolol HCl1.001.001.001.001.00
White petrolatum99.0034.65---
Cetostearyl alcohol-29.70---
Liquid paraffin-34.65---
Olive oil--59.00--
Glyceryl monoleate (Peceol®)---59.00-
Cetyl palmitate--7.007.00-
White beeswax--6.006.00-
Glyceryl monostearate (Cithrol® GMS)--2.002.00-
Poloxamer 407 (Pluronic® F127)----24.75
Water--25.0025.0074.25