Formulation and Characterization of Solid Lipid Microparticles

ABSTRACTThe aims of review are the latest research development of the lipid based carriers according to the recent relevant literatures. Each preparation of the lipid based microparticles (SLMs) has advantages and disadvantages. The SLMs is an excellent drug delivery system and has broad prospects in the pharmaceutical field. This review discusses the advantages, therapeutic application of SLMs, various techniques of preparation, and different routes of administration, material use and characterization of solid lipid microparticles. Keywords: SLM, Production technique, Lipid based carrier, Pharmaceutical application.