Contents

Abstract
Acknowledgements
Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
1. Introduction
1.1. Gels
1.2. Hydrogels
1.3. Organogels
1.3.1. Advantages of organogels
1.3.2. LMW Organogelators
1.3.2.1. Solid-matrix fibers
1.3.2.2. Fluid-matrix organogels
1.3.2.2.1. Lecithin Organogels
1.3.2.2.2. Fatty-acid derived organogels
1.3.3. Polymeric Organogelators
1.3.3.1. Mechanism of organogelation
1.3.3.2. Poloxamer as a gelling agent
1.4. Pluronic Lecithin Organogels
1.5. Pluronic Lecithin Organogels for transdermal drug delivery
2. Significance of Thesis Research
3. Chemicals used
4. References
5. Preparation and In vitro Evaluation of a Pluronic Lecithin Organogel Containing Ricinoleic Acid for the Transdermal Delivery of Ketoprofen and Dexamethasone
5.1. Abstract
5.2. Introduction
5.3. Material and methods
5.4. Results
5.5. Discussion
5.6. Conclusion .
5.7. References
6. Development and Characterization of a Ricinoleic Acid Poloxamer Gel System for the
Transdermal Eyelid Delivery
6.1. Abstract
6.2. Introduction
6.3. Material and methods
6.4. Results
6.5. Discussion
6.6. Conclusion
6.7. References
References