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Why emulsion dosage form for lipophilic drugs proved better?(a) Easy manufacturing(b) The higher stability of the drug in emulsion form(c) Presented a large surface area of oil to the GIT for the absorption of the drug(d) Fast clearance from the plasmaThe question was posed to me in a national level competition.My question is from Drugs Absorption topic in section Absorption of Drugs of Drug Biotechnology

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Correct answer is (c) Presented a LARGE surface AREA of OIL to the GIT for the ABSORPTION of the drug

The explanation is: Emulsion dosage form is superior to suspensions in administering the lipophilic drug into the body. This is because the emulsion dosage form PROVIDES a large surface area of oil to the GIT for the absorption of the drug.



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