The drug's bitter taste and poor palatability make oral drug administration a daunting task. But, taste-masked medicated chewing gum provides an elegant and palatable way of administrating drugs and nutritional supplements to children and older people. Medicated chewing gum (MCG) is a mix of natural or artificial resins with the active component, plasticizer, softeners, and sweetening or flavoring agents. The released drug can be absorbed via buccal mucosa or may reach the stomach for systemic effect. Medicated chewing gum has been exploited for various applications like dental caries,...
The drug's bitter taste and poor palatability make oral drug administration a daunting task. But, taste-masked medicated chewing gum provides an elega...