Fast dissolving oral dispersible films is a new type of delivery system also known as fast dissolving or disintegrating film for the oral delivery of the drugs which came into existence in 1970�s as an alternative to conventional tablets, capsules and syrups for paediatric and geriatric patients, who experience difficulties in swallowing solid dosage forms which has both the advantages of conventional tablet and of liquid formulation. Now a days fast dissolving oral films are used over conventional tablets and capsules to increase the patient compliance. Fast dissolving oral films consists of very thin film which gets dissolved in less than one minute when placed on the tongue. These are mostly used in delivering vitamins, vaccines and drug products which are widely accepted by the consumers. The present review reveals on various fast dissolving oral dispersible films and methods used in the formulation along with the evaluation parameters and a review was performed on the various fast dissolving oral film patents.
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