Oral thin films (OTF) are improving the lives of patients who face unique challenges when it comes to self-administering drugs such as children, elderly, bedridden and the mentally challenged. Thin films are helping them regain dignity and independence by providing a quick, painless, and convenient way to ingest medicines.
Tablets, capsules, and injections are slowly being phased out in favour of thin films which have been found to be a more convenient and efficient drug delivery platform both in terms of ‘Drug loading capacity’ and dissolution or absorption rate.
Oral thin films are designed to dissolve quickly and release active drugs much faster than conventional sublingual tablets. They are also a non intrusive and convenient option to injections. Thin films can carry up to 100 mg of active drugs, useful in the case of patients who have to take accurate doses or multiple tablets in a day.
Bio-availability (Efficiency of dosage administered) of the drugs is also improved drastically as they bypass the first level of metabolism (Chewing,Ingestion). The direct introduction of the drug into the bloodstream makes it a much more effective drug delivery platform and Pharmaceutical companies are widely adopting it as a more efficient alternative.
In India, Zim Labs is one of the pioneering manufacturers of Oral Thin Films. Focused on producing innovative drug delivery solutions that improve the quality of life of patients. Zim Labs also act as an R&D partner for clients who share our vision of fostering convenience for patients across the globe providing end to end support for Product development/Co-development, Manufacturing and Supply, Country-specific registration dossiers as well as Marketing support.
ZIM’s Oral Thin Film (OTF) Technology patented as Thinoral® has 19 applied product/process patents for oral films globally and has received 24 Drug Controller General of India (DGCI) approvals. Thinoral® enjoys widespread adoption both in the Pharma industry and as a thin mint product (Ziminta).
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