In vitro percutaneous absorption of ketoprofen and testosterone: comparison of pluronic lecithin organogel vs. pentravan cream

Int J Pharm Compd. 2012 May-Jun;16(3):248-52.

Abstract

An in vitro human percutaneous absorption study was conducted to assess the delivery of ketoprofen and testosterone from two base formulations, a Pluronic lecithin organogel and Pentravan Cream. Each formulation was applied to ex vivo human trunk skin (from three skin donors) on triplicate sections mounted onto Franz Diffusion Cells. Following a 5-mcL/cm2 applied dose, serial dermal receptor solutions were collected over 48 hours. For both compounds, a greater rate and extent of absorption was found from the Pentravan formulation than from the Pluronic lecithin organogel formulation: 3.8-fold greater for ketoprofen, 1.7-fold greater for testosterone, for amount absorbed.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / pharmacokinetics*
  • Female
  • Gels
  • Humans
  • Ketoprofen / administration & dosage
  • Ketoprofen / pharmacokinetics*
  • Lecithins / administration & dosage
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Ointments
  • Skin Absorption*
  • Testosterone / administration & dosage
  • Testosterone / pharmacokinetics*

Substances

  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Gels
  • Lecithins
  • Ointments
  • Testosterone
  • Ketoprofen