Long-lasting and precise dosing of medication thanks to an oil-hydrogel mixture
Published Date: 2/20/2020
Source: phys.org
Using a mixture of oil droplets and hydrogel, medical active agents can be not only precisely dosed, but also continuously administered over periods of up to several days. The active agents inside the droplets are released at a constant rate, decreasing the risk of over- or underdosage.