Volume : 13, Issue : 05, May – 2026

Title:

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF MEDICATED JELLIES

Authors :

Mohammad Sabir P. Beniwale, Nandkishor B Deshmukh , Dr.Swati P Deshmukh

Abstract :

Oral drug delivery remains the most widely accepted route of administration due to its convenience, cost-effectiveness, and high patient compliance. However, conventional solid dosage forms such as tablets and capsules often pose swallowing difficulties, particularly for pediatric, geriatric, and dysphagic patients. The present study focuses on the formulation and evaluation of medicated jellies as an alternative oral drug delivery system to overcome these limitations. Medicated jellies are semi-solid, palatable formulations capable of improving patient acceptability while ensuring effective drug delivery.
In this study, medicated jellies containing amoxicillin and ibuprofen were formulated using suitable excipients such as gelatin, agar, tragacanth, sucrose, and citric acid. Different formulations were prepared by varying ingredient composition to optimize texture, stability, and drug release characteristics. The preparation involved dissolving sugar, incorporating gelling agents, addition of active pharmaceutical ingredients, followed by molding and setting.
The formulated jellies were evaluated for various physicochemical and organoleptic parameters, including appearance, taste, odor, pH, texture, weight variation, moisture content, and disintegration time. The results indicated that the formulations exhibited acceptable properties, with good stability and uniformity. Among the developed batches, optimized formulations demonstrated improved taste, texture, and overall patient acceptability.
Thus, medicated jellies represent a promising and patient-friendly drug delivery system, offering enhanced compliance and therapeutic effectiveness, especially for populations with swallowing difficulties.
Keywords:Medicated jellies, Oral drug delivery, Medicated Jelly, Herbal dosage form, Amoxicillin, Ibuprofen

Cite This Article:

Please cite this article in press Mohammad Sabir Piru Beniwale et al., Formulation And Evaluation Of Medicated Jellies, Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2026; 13(05).

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