FORMULATION & EVALUATION OF MULTI PURPOSE HARD CANDY & SOFT GELATIN LOZENGES

Gaurav Vaman Pawar*, Prof. Nilesh Subhash Jadhav, Yogesh Govind Raut, Gitanjali Dattatray Rodge, Misba
Jakir Patel, Sidhhant Gorakshnath Rasal

ABSTRACT

Lozenges are popular over the counter medicinal products nowadays. In the current market there are many brands
that have medicated products with traditional herbal drugs. In this research paper we will have to overview about
form ulation aspects and evaluation of medicated Lozenges having multiple purpose property. Also hard candy
Lozenges are conventional dosage forms for the pediatric population. Lozenges containing Liquorice, Ginger,
Ashwagandha, Tulsi have their particular phar macological activity on the human body. Liquorice has antivirals,
antibacterial, antidiabetic and anti asthmatic action. Ginger has anti emetics and antidiabetic activity. While Tulsi
has antifungal and mosquito repellent activity. Ashwagandha is a real po tent regenerative tonic (Rasayana of
Ayurveda), due to its multiple pharmacological actions. Lozenges containing multiple herbal medications can be
proven a good therapeutic dosage form especially in children. In this research article we will study about
f ormulations of both Hard Candy and Soft Gelatin based Lozenges and their evaluations.

Keywords: Hard Candy Lozenges, Soft Gelatin Lozenges, Ethanolic Extracts.