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Addressing the IDMA’s 63rd Annual Day Celebration, on 8th February 2025, the Chief Guest Hon. Minister for Commerce and Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal exhorted the Indian Pharma Industry to invest increasingly in Quality and Innovation. He complimented Dr. Habil Khorakiwala, C...

Steroidal human performance-enhancing substances, including anabolic-androgenic steroids (AAS), have played a significant role in enhancing athletic performance and body image. These agents, such as testosterone, dihydrotestosterone and nandrolone derivatives, promote muscle growth, increased end...

Voriconazole, a potent antifungal agent, faces challenges related to poor water solubility and bioavailability, limiting its clinical efficacy. Nanoemulsions offer a promising approach to enhancing drug solubility, stability and potentially improving therapeutic outcomes. This work aims to fabric...

Poor solubility of new chemical entities often leads to low bioavailability. Addressing this, selfnanoemulsifying systems for drugs like carvedilol, a cardiovascular drug, offer promising solutions. This study used a 3² factorial design to optimize a carvedilol nanoemulsion for cardiovascular di...

The purpose of the present work was formulation of oral in situ raft-forming gel containing the antifungal agent itraconazole. A solid dispersion technique was employed for enhancement of the drug’s solubility in gastric fluid by using a hydrophilic carrier. Design-Expert® software wa...

Annona reticulata and Ocimum basilicum plants are known for their medicinal qualities and exhibit promise in managing atherosclerosis by regulating lipid levels. The study assessed the potential of selected extracts in managing atherosclerosis in hyperlipidemia induced rats with...

Molnupiravir is an antiviral medication which is utilized to treat COVID-19. Mechanism of action involves increasing the occurrence of mutations in viral RNA, which subsequently hampers the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in humans. This study focuses on the visible method development & validation ...

Aphthous ulcers, commonly known as canker sores, are among the most widespread oral diseases globally. They typically occur on the non-keratinized mucosal surfaces inside the mouth, including the inner lips, floor of the mouth, and the underside of the tongue. Herbal therapy plays an important ro...

Premature graying of hair is a growing concern in youth and aging people. Coloring hair with natural colorants is a time-consuming and tedious process. Remember that dyeing must take a short period without damaging hair or scalp. We formulated a novel hair color spray using amla, henna and tea ex...

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