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Pharmaceutical Technology-09-02-2002
Volume26
Issue 9

Spreading of Semisolid Formulations: An Update

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Anil K. Singla, PhD

Spreadability of a semisolid forrmulation is affected by factors such as formulation characteristics, rate and time of shear, temperature, site of application, and the presence of various additives.

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