A Review on Proniosomes: A Propitious Outlook to the Provesicular Drug Delivery System

Abstract

Abstract: Currently, various kinds of research are going in the evolution of the Novel Drug Delivery System. NDDS mainly emphasizes the development of a system with improved sustained, controlled, and targeted drug delivery with minimum toxicity. Proniosomes are dry free-flowing formulation that minimizes the drawbacks associated with liposomes and niosomes. Proniosomes are carrier particles that are water-soluble and covered with a surfactant which, upon hydration in a hot aqueous medium with agitation, gives niosomal dispersion. Proniosomes derived niosomes are superior substitutes as compared to other vesicular delivery due to preferable physicochemical properties and improved chemical stability. The proniosomes deliver additional convenience of transportation, storage, distribution, and dosing, which makes dry niosomes a versatile commercial product. This illustrated review emphasizes the components, method of preparation, factors affecting the formation of proniosomes, characterization, and various routes of administration of proniosomes. This review will help to explore the efficacy and functionality of proniosomes in different fields for their upcoming supremacy in the field of drug delivery.