Review Article
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 |
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